More than any other pasta orecchiette remind us of the aromas of the warm, aromatic lands of Puglia, the original home of the prized Senatore Cappelli wheat. The consistency and aromatic notes of the Senatore Cappelli orecchiette make a perfect, fragrant match for the freshness of mint and sweet hints of courgettes. Get incredible crunchiness with the crumble and the cherry tomatoes, representing all the sun’s energy that feeds the ears of Senatore Cappelli wheat.
 4 servings |  Preparation time: 25 minutes |  Cooking time: 30 minutes |
Preparation:
- Finely slice the shallot, fry in a pan with salt and extra virgin olive oil. Cut the courgettes into small cubes, add to the shallot and brown for a few minutes.
- Blanch the basil and part of the mint in boiling salted water for a few seconds, then use water and ice to stop the cooking.
- Toast the pistachios.
- Blend the courgettes, pistachios, basil and mint together with a pinch of salt, extra virgin olive oil and a part of the blanching water until it forms a smooth cream.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and extra virgin olive oil. Leave to rest for 10 minutes.
- Use a fresh garlic clove to flavour the bread, cut into cubes and toast in a pan.
- Cook the orecchiette in plenty of salted water.
- Add the orecchiette with the tomatoes and the crumble to the pan. Put the minted courgette cream on a plate, then add the orecchiette on top. Complete with a few leaves of mint.
Cooking up good things
Awareness of our everyday actions. We can help preserve local territories and our environment through the food choices that we make. Choosing ingredients that are seasonal and as local as possible, means you can enjoy a range of tasty and nutritious raw materials and use fewer resources in getting products to our tables and you are also promoting local food specialities and culture. Follow all my recipes.
Silvia Cappellazzo
In addition to being a touring chef, I am also currently working as a teacher of 100% plant origin natural cuisine at a number of training institutions and cooking schools including the Università del Gusto, Terranostra Italia and Ascom. I work as a consultant for a range of restaurants and companies who are active throughout Italy, and as a naturopath for private individuals, with special focus on the sports field and the world of yoga.
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More than any other pasta orecchiette remind us of the aromas of the warm, aromatic lands of Puglia, the original home of the prized Senatore Cappelli wheat. The consistency and aromatic notes of the Senatore Cappelli orecchiette make a perfect, fragrant match for the freshness of mint and sweet hints of courgettes. Get incredible crunchiness with the crumble and the cherry tomatoes, representing all the sun’s energy that feeds the ears of Senatore Cappelli wheat.
