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Arricciati with Lemon - A Zesty Sicilian Pasta from Buccheri
A bright and aromatic Sicilian pasta from the village of Buccheri, where arricciati meet fresh lemon, mint and olive oil for a wonderfully summery flavour.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 400 g arricciati (or another short pasta shape)
- ✓ 3 fresh mint leaves
- ✓ 2 cloves
- ✓ grated zest of 1 lemon
- ✓ 1 garlic clove
- ✓ 1 peeled lemon, cut into small pieces
- ✓ juice of 2 lemons
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ salt, to taste
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ finely chopped fresh parsley
📊 Nutritional Information
When summer arrives in Sicily, the kitchens of Buccheri come alive with dishes as bright and fragrant as the landscape itself.
These arricciati with lemon are a perfect example - a beautifully simple pasta, where the freshness of citrus, the cool lift of mint and the fruitiness of Sicilian olive oil come together in a light yet deeply characterful sauce.
It’s the kind of recipe you’ll want to make again and again: quick, intuitive and wonderfully refreshing, ideal for hot days when you crave something that tastes like sunshine on a plate.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
In a bowl, mix the lemon juice with an equal amount of extra virgin olive oil.
- 2
Add the chopped garlic, cloves, mint, grated zest and the lemon pieces.
- 3
Transfer everything to a jar, seal and shake well until you have a fragrant, thick emulsion.
- 4
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water and drain al dente.
- 5
Warm the dressing gently in a frying pan, add the pasta and toss for a minute or two.
- 6
Remove from the heat, add the parsley and freshly ground black pepper.
- 7
Give it a final toss and serve immediately, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add a pinch of chilli flakes for a touch of heat, or replace part of the lemon with lime for a more exotic twist.
A sprinkle of toasted chopped almonds works beautifully too.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the fridge for up to 1 day in an airtight container.
- • It can also be enjoyed cold as a summer pasta salad.
- • Add a drizzle of olive oil before serving if prepared in advance.
🍷 Pairing
Pair with a chilled glass of Contessa Entellina Sauvignon - a crisp, fruit-forward Sicilian white wine that enhances the lemon and mint beautifully.
You’ve just prepared a dish that embodies the freshness and charm of eastern Sicily. These arricciati with lemon are simple, light and bursting with Mediterranean personality - a perfect taste of summer from the hills of Buccheri.
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