Sicilian Classic Pasta Kit – 3 Traditional Recipes

“Sicilian Traditional Pasta – Classic Edition” is a meal kit for enjoying pasta according to the most classic Sicilian recipes in a few minutes with local artisan pasta, traditional toppings, and a superior category EVO oil, at the best value for money. 

The pack includes:

• Pasta, made by Molino Ferrara with 100% Organic Sicilian Wheat Semolina Pasta, perfect to embrace any sauce, enhancing each dish in a divine way; “Paccheri” have the characteristic shape of large macaroni; “Cavati” is a rare type of handmade pasta; “Bucatini” are a thick spaghetti-like pasta with a hole running through the center.
• “Alla norma” topping, by Nasonte, is a ready-made sauce of Sicilian tradition, mainly prepared with fresh tomatoes and eggplants, delicious to taste on most types of pasta.
• Pistachio pesto, by Nasonte. A ready-made sauce of Sicilian tradition, based on pistachio flour. Ideal for dressing appetizers, side dishes and first courses.
• Wild fennel pesto with sardines, by Molino Ferrara, is a product that recalls the genuine flavors of the past, prepared in an absolutely artisanal way following ancient Sicilian recipes and without preservatives and flavorings. 
• “Olio Vardaro”, the green gold of Sicily, is a Sicilian superior category EVO oil, from the milling of 100% Sicilian olives, within 12 hours of harvesting; obtained with mechanical procedures and cold processing, it is a limited production using only 100% organic olives from their own olive grove; its unique sweet and round flavor, almost nutty, makes it particularly suitable for salads, soups and roast meats.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Pasta: made with 100% organic ingredients, it is a staple of the  Mediterranean-style diet;  very low in sodium and cholesterol free, it  releases energy at a slow and sustained level

• “Alla norma” topping: This preparation is ideal for seasoning pasta, giving life to exceptional dishes, with great flavor and a very intense scent, with all the nutritional benefits associated with its ingredients. Tomato is, in fact, rich in lycopene, useful for preserving the health of the skin and sight. Eggplant has antioxidants like vitamins A and C, which help protect your cells against damage. It’s also high in natural plant chemicals called polyphenols, which may help cells do a better job of processing sugar if you have diabetes.

• Pistachio pesto: This preparation is ideal for seasoning pasta, giving life to exceptional dishes. Pistachio is a source of vitamin E, an effective antioxidant against free radicals and, therefore, is an elixir against ageing. In addition, almost 90% of its fats are mono and polyunsaturated (“good” fats). Pistachios also help fight high blood pressure and improve biological responses to stress.
• Wild fennel pesto with sardines: This preparation is ideal for seasoning pasta, giving life to exceptional dishes, with great flavor and a very intense scent, with all the nutritional benefits associated with its ingredients. Fennel is used in cooking as an aromatic herb, but it also has numerous phytotherapeutic, purifying and digestive properties. It helps fight stomach pain and colitis. Thanks to its expectorant properties it favors the elimination of phlegm. It also enhances breast milk in breastfeeding mothers. Sardines are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which reduce the risk of blood clots and lower blood pressure. They  are also  an excellent source of vitamin B 12, vitamin D, calcium, and selenium.

“Olio Vardaro”: High in healthy monounsaturated fats – These fats – oleic acid – come with a variety of health benefits such as reducing inflammation and reducing the risk of heart disease. Rich in antioxidants – The Polyphenols are one of the natural antioxidants found in olive oil. They work by clearing out arteries and improving your overall cardiovascular health. Thus, they can improve your heart’s health and lower bad cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Anti-inflammatory properties – Another antioxidant found in EVO oil is oleocanthal, which is an anti-inflammatory that reduces pain. It mimics the properties of ibuprofen or other pain relievers in alleviating discomfort. Antibacterial – The polyphenols found in olive oil have shown to be effective in preventing and delaying the growth of harmful bacteria. For better skin – Another beneficial antioxidant found in olive oil is hydroxytyrosol, which can prevent ageing and helps your skin to glow. Olive oil can also help heal abrasions faster as well as delay and reduce skin cancers caused by UV rays. For reducing cancer risk – The oleocanthal found in olive oil can increase the destruction rate of cancer cells. For preventing type 2 diabetes – Another important benefit of olive oil is regulating your blood sugar and insulin levels. Studies have shown that people who have diets that include olive oil, such as the Mediterranean diet, have a decreased risk of developing diabetes, compared to those who have other types of diet. For preventing strokes – Strokes are caused by an abrupt interruption of constant blood flow to the brain provoked by a clot or other kind of bleeding. Studies have shown that olive oil was the only source of monounsaturated fats that is associated with a decreased risk of stroke. For rheumatoid arthritis – Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties and an ability to reduce oxidative stress, olive oil can also help to alleviate rheumatoid arthritis. And when olive oil is combined with fish oil, their anti-inflammatory properties are even more powerful.

CERTIFICATES & VALUE

TASTING

This kit is recommended for the preparation of:

• Cavati alla norma for 4 people
  • Preparation: Easy, 150’
  • Recipe: Available Here
  • In this kit: Cavati, “Alla norma” topping, EVO Oil
  • You will need:  mozzarella cheese, 1 clove of garlic, salt to taste
• Paccheri with pistachio pesto for 4 people
  • Preparation: Easy, 15’
  • Recipe: Available Here 
  • In this kit: Paccheri, pistachio pesto, EVO Oil
  • You will need:  speck or smoked bacon
• Bucatini with fennel pesto and sardines for 4 people
  • Preparation: Easy, 15’
  • Recipe: Available Here
  • In this kit: Bucatini, wild fennel pesto pesto with sardines, EVO Oil
  • You will need:  1 clove of garlic, salt to taste

Alternative tasting tips with the ingredients in this kit:

• “Cavati” pasta goes very well with pestos and pistachio pesto or almond & pistachio pesto are perfect choices.
• Paccheri are very versatile: they can be prepared with dried tomatoes, au gratin with meat sauce, stuffed or alternatively with seafood; sundried tomato pesto is a perfect combination.
• Bucatini can be also enjoyed with broccoli and anchovies or with seafood; “bucatini all’arancia”, with julienned orange peel and anchovies is also an interesting choice.

• “Alla norma” topping goes perfectly with many types of pasta, including penne, fusilli and sedani rigati

• Pistachio pesto goes perfectly with cavati and potato gnocchi as a condiment.
• Wild fennel pesto with sardines is also excellent on bruschetta

Olio Vardaro is recommended on salads, soups and roasted meats. It is also excellent on bread as a single starter or for pinzimonio.  Ideal for seasoning bruschetta  or Sicilian pastas.

STORAGE

• Pastas: once the package has been opened, it can be closed with a clothes peg and stored in the pantry.
• Pestos and toppings: after opening the package, keep it in the fridge and use it within 3 days.
• “Olio Vardaro”: keep the olive oil in its bottle, far away from heat sources at a temperature of 15 / 20 C° (59 / 68 F°). Make sure the bottle is not left half empty

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Authentic Sicilian products selected by our local food & wine expert, Liria Zaffuto

Delicious Sicily's assorted packages are all made in Sicily. Their processing faithfully reproduces the Mediterranean tradition. Through the use of a few genuine and also 100% Sicilian ingredients, freshness and quality are guaranteed. All products are tested in the kitchen by Sicilian gastronomic experts. These are authentic food products with a short supply chain.

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This pack is the result of a careful selection and research process. Among the Sicilian specialties included in this pack, the following companies from the “Nisseno” territory (central Sicily around Caltanissetta) were selected.

• Molino Ferrara for its artisan organic pasta, made from local ingredients according to the Sicilian traditions of the seventeenth century and for its toppings made with nutritious local ingredients.
• Nasonte for its pestos and toppings, that reminds us of the simplicity of the past. Made with few and healthy ingredients, their flavors faithfully reflects the tradition and goodness of a homemade product.
• Vardaro for its unique local production of EVO oils made according to Sicilian tradition with their own olives.