Cavatelli Pasta with Senise Peppers (peperoni cruschi)

Name: Cavatelli Pasta with Senise Peppers (peperoni cruschi)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil; 14.1 oz Cavatelli Pasta; 6 Dried Senise peppers; 2 cloves garlic; 1 anchovy fillet; 2 ¾ oz breadcrumbs; salt; peperoncino flakes

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
454 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Cavatelli Pasta with Senise Peppers (peperoni cruschi)

Daisy Meyer

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This unique Basilicata pasta recipe uses Senise peppers, known locally as 'peperoni cruschi'. They add a marvelous sweet, slightly nutty, and smoky flavor to this recipe and are believed by some to be the most delicious peppers in the world.

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Ingredients

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extra virgin olive oil
14.1 oz Cavatelli Pasta
6 Dried Senise peppers peperoni cruschi
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 anchovy fillet
2 ¾ oz breadcrumbs
salt for pasta and to taste
peperoncino flakes optional

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Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Once it starts to boil, add salt and bring it to a boil again.
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large frying pan until hot. Quickly fry the peppers on both sides until they're slightly browned, being careful not to burn them. Remove and place on absorbent paper to dry.
In the same oil, fry the garlic, chili flakes (if using) and anchovy fillets. Break down the anchovy with a fork or wooden spoon to dissolve it into the oil.
Add breadcrumbs to the pan, stirring well until they are golden and aromatic. Turn off the heat.
Meanwhile, cook the cavatelli pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and mix the pasta into the pan with the breadcrumbs.
Crumble most of the prepared Senise peppers over the pasta, mixing thoroughly. Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes, adding a bit more olive oil if the mixture seems dry.
Serve garnished with the remaining Senise peppers.

Notes

If you don't find cavatelli pasta this dish works really well with orecchiette or malloreddus (Sardinian gnocchi), or make this recipe with homemade cavatelli.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 454kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 90g (30%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 154mg (6%) Potassium 272mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	454kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	90g	30%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	154mg	6%
Potassium	272mg	6%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Calcium	62mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%