
Minestrone Alla Pugliese
Minestrone alla pugliese is a variation of the classic minestrone enriched with turnip tops. Puglia is famous for its simple and genuine cuisine, and this dish perfectly represents the culinary tradition of the region.
Ingredients
- Turnip tops
900G900G - Onions
22 - Tortiglioni pasta
150G150G - Grated pecorino cheeseto taste
- Chili powderto taste
- Olive oil
5Tablespoons5Tablespoons - Saltto taste
- Pepper
2Pinches2Pinches
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 10
If possible, choose turnip tops with flowering buds because they are more flavorful
- STEP 2 OF 10
Boil them in salted water for about ten minutes, then separate the stems from the flowers
- STEP 3 OF 10
Chop the stems together with the onions, place the mixture in a pot, and season it with three tablespoons of oil, a pinch of pepper, and a bit of chili powder
- STEP 4 OF 10
After 5 minutes, pour in a liter and a half of hot water and let it simmer for an hour and three quarters
- STEP 5 OF 10
Then add the pasta, stir, and add the flower buds
- STEP 6 OF 10
Stir and cook until done
- STEP 7 OF 10
Turn off the heat
- STEP 8 OF 10
Sprinkle with pecorino, mix well, and let the minestrone rest for a few minutes
- STEP 9 OF 10
Season with another pinch of pepper and chili powder, two tablespoons of raw oil, and serve
- STEP 10 OF 10
Accompanying wines: Trentino Lagrein Rosato DOC, Parrina Rosato DOC, Castel Del Monte Rosato DOC
Suggestions
Pot
Knife
Cutting Board
General Information
Origin
Italia, Puglia
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 102.85 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 12.21 |
of which Sugars (g) | 4.26 |
Fat (g) | 4.72 |
of which Saturates (g) | 0.67 |
Protein (g) | 2.51 |
Fiber (g) | 2.52 |
Sale (g) | 0.04 |
- Proteins2.51g·11%
- Carbohydrates12.21g·56%
- Fats4.72g·21%
- Fibers2.52g·11%