
Country-style fusilli from Matera with dried peppers
25 min
Quick

Kifli Kukták
Ingredients
Preparation method
Ingredients overview
- 200 g fusilli pasta
- 80 g pancetta bacon
- 100 g pecorino cheese
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic
- 20 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 5 g salt
- 1 pinch dried chili pepper
In a pan, heat the olive oil with the whole garlic clove. Once the oil has absorbed the garlic's aroma, remove the clove. Add the coarsely crushed dried chili, breadcrumbs, and finely sliced pancetta. Sauté briefly until the flavors meld and the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.
Cook the pasta in lightly salted water until al dente, then drain and add it to the pan. Pour in a little of the pasta cooking water. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with grated pecorino cheese, and mix thoroughly.
When serving, sprinkle a little more cheese on top.
Chef's tip
Instead of pecorino cheese, you can also use aged Parmesan if you prefer a milder flavor.
The pasta cooking water helps the sauce become creamier and adhere better to the fusilli.




























































