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Chickpea Noodles
Matera (Basilicata) — Mother recipe · en it
This traditional Matera dish is a healthy and delicious delight, made with chickpeas and homemade pasta.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 45 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 200g of chickpea flour pasta
- 100g of chickpeas
- 300ml of water
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Red pepper flakes
- 100g of fresh mozzarella
- Chopped parsley
- 1 egg
Method
- In a pot, cook the chickpeas with water and salt until soft, about 20-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the pasta: mix the chickpea flour with water and olive oil, add an egg and mix well.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a pan with olive oil.
- Add the chickpea dough and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Finally, add the red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and crumbled fresh mozzarella.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
The story
Chickpea noodles are a dish that dates back to the simple and accessible ingredients of Basilicata's traditional poverty cuisine.
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