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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a first course prepared with pasta, sausage, fennel, leek, white wine, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil

Ingredients

400 g pasta (14.1 oz)

200 g sausage (7.1 oz)

200 g fennel (7.1 oz)

1 small leek

half a glass of white wine (4 fl oz)

1 sprig of rosemary

1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil

Method

Boil the water for the pasta.

Slice or cut the fennel and leek into small pieces.

Pour the oil into a pan and cook the fennel and leek for a few minutes.

Peel the sausage and add it to the vegetables.

Crumble the sausage with a fork and cook it over high heat.

When the sausage is browned, deglaze with the white wine and let it evaporate.

Finally, add the rosemary.

When the water boils, throw it away and cook it for the time indicated on the package.

When the pasta is cooked, drain it.

Keep half a glass of cooking water

Pour the pasta into the pan with the sauce and sauté.

At this stage, a few tablespoons of cooking water make the sauce bind better.

Serve immediately.

Allergens

Fennel: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to Birch, Artemisia and Composite

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Pasta: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Leek: cases of individual reactivity reported, possible cross-reaction in case of birch allergy

Rosemary: possible reaction in case of intolerance to spices

Wine: presence of sulphites included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

Wine that can also be used in the recipe for children as the alcohol evaporates during cooking but the aroma remains

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Fennel: favorable to the proper functioning of the cardiovascular system because they are rich in vitamin K, which helps protect the arteries and nitrates that reduce blood pressure, slow down the aging of the arteries, improve the functionality of the lining of blood vessels. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Pasta: if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Leek: contains ingredients favorable to diuresis and antioxidants favorable to the functioning of the cardiovascular system and immune system

Rosemary: rich in principles favorable to kidney function (stimulate diuresis), the cardiovascular system by promoting sweating and liver function by promoting bile secretion.

Sausage: source of protein, B vitamins and minerals such as zinc and iron important for the health of bones, muscles, and the nervous system.

White wine: (moderate consumption) counteracts bad cholesterol and raises the levels of good cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke and has a purifying and detoxifying activity favorable to the proper functioning of the liver

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Mucositis (inflammation and injury of the oral cavity) if overcooked

Not recommended in case of:

• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)
• Diarrhea