Pici with Aglione

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Pici Pasta
  • All-purpose flour : 2 cups
  • Water ((more if needed)) : 1/2 cup
• Aglione Sauce
  • Aglione (giant garlic) : 4 cloves
  • Ripe tomatoes : 6
  • Extra-virgin olive oil : 1/4 cup
  • Red pepper flakes : 1 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Prepare the Pici Pasta
• Mix the flour and water in a bowl until a dough forms.
• Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
• Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
• Roll out the dough into long, thin ropes and cut into pici pasta shapes.
• Make the Aglione Sauce
• In a pan, sauté the aglione cloves in olive oil until golden.
• Add chopped tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook for 20 minutes.
• Cook the Pici Pasta
• Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pici pasta until al dente.
• Combine and Serve
• Toss the cooked pici pasta with the aglione sauce.
• Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and grated cheese.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, you can add fresh herbs like basil or parsley to the aglione sauce.
• If the dough is too dry, add a little more water; if too sticky, add a bit more flour.

Information

• Pici is a type of hand-rolled pasta, similar to spaghetti but thicker.
• Aglione is a type of garlic with a milder flavor than regular garlic.