Orecchiette Senatore Cappelli with turnip tops

If there is a dish that represents the soul of Apulian cuisine, it is undoubtedly Orecchiette with turnip tops. A simple recipe but incredibly rich in flavor, where the quality of the pasta is essential to enhance each ingredient.

Orecchiette Senatore Cappelli take this preparation to a higher level, thanks to a flour that contains history, tradition and an unmistakable taste. Their rough and porous shape perfectly holds the seasoning, creating a perfect combination between the delicacy of the turnip tops, the decisive touch of garlic and the savouriness of the anchovies.

Orecchiette Senatore Cappelli: a pasta that tells the story of tradition

The choice of flour is essential to obtain a dough with the right consistency and authentic flavor. Orecchiette Senatore Cappelli are made with Senatore Cappelli durum wheat semolina, an ancient variety of Italian wheat grown in compliance with biodiversity and agricultural tradition.

Compared to modern grains, Senatore Cappelli wheat is known for its more intense flavor and its protein structure that gives the pasta an extraordinary cooking resistance. The result is a rough, full-bodied pasta, capable of perfectly retaining the sauces and offering an inimitable consistency to the palate.

A poor dish that tastes of wealth

Orecchiette with turnip tops was born as a traditional peasant dish, where simple and genuine ingredients are transformed into a recipe with an extraordinary taste. The secret lies in the balance of flavors: the turnip tops, with their slightly bitter taste, marry perfectly with the strong flavor of garlic and anchovies, while the touch of chili pepper adds a note of liveliness.

Orecchiette Senatore Cappelli, thanks to their concave shape and rough surface, capture every nuance of this condiment, offering an authentic and enveloping taste experience.

The importance of quality pasta

In such a simple recipe, the quality of the pasta is the key element. Orecchiette Senatore Cappelli not only enhance the flavor of the turnip tops, but guarantee a perfect consistency until the last bite. Their artisanal processing, combined with bronze drawing, makes them ideal for those looking for a genuine product, made with selected ingredients and without compromising on quality.

A dish that tastes of home and tradition

Orecchiette with turnip tops is not just a recipe, but a piece of culinary history to be passed down and enhanced. With Orecchiette Senatore Cappelli, every forkful tells the authentic flavor of Puglia, the respect for raw materials and the love for pasta made with care and passion.

Perfect for a dinner that tastes of tradition, they are the symbol of a cuisine that, despite its simplicity, conquers with its unique and unmistakable character.

Bring the authentic taste of Puglia to the table with Orecchiette Senatore Cappelli and let yourself be won over by their intense and genuine flavour.

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