Cicer Aretinum –Chickpeas, originally from the East, were one of man's first foods; they are now widespread in the Middle East and India in whose diets they are a basic element. They lend themselves to the preparation of tasty soups, used in combination with pasta, as side dishes or purées. Di Nunzio chickpeas are grown in Puglia in the upper Tavoliere della Daunia area, particularly in the grounds surrounding the municipality of San Paolo di Civitate.
Homemade with sausage and pepper
Blanch the turnips in lightly salted water, drain and brown them with oil, 1 clove of garlic, a pinch of salt and black pepper. Blend them and pass through a sieve to remove any lumps to obtain a smooth and shiny cream. In a pan with oil, sauté the chopped onion with chopped parsley and 1 clove of garlic, and cook the sausage paste, blending with the white wine. The sausage should not be salted and add it to the turnip cream. Cook the casarecci with chickpeas for 6 minutes and whisk. Serve with a drizzle of raw oil.
