Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

First course of Spanish origin based on orecchiette, extra virgin olive oil, bread, chillies, garlic, anchovies, black cabbage, lemon

Ingredients
Serves 6

• 300 g orecchiette (or any short pasta) (about 10.5 oz / 0.66 lb)
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz)
• 2 slices crusty bread, toasted and blended into breadcrumbs (about 50–70 g / 1.8–2.5 oz)
• 2 large red chili peppers, deseeded and thinly sliced
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 6 anchovies, chopped
• 200 g black kale (cavolo nero) or kale (about 7 oz / 6–7 cups chopped)
• 1 lemon (zest and juice, as needed)

Method

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet and add the breadcrumbs.

Toast it until golden brown and crispy, then pour it onto a plate and set aside.

Clean the pan with kitchen paper.

Heat another 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan and add the chili, garlic and anchovies.

Sizzle for 1-2 minutes but do not brown the garlic.

Add a drizzle of oil from the anchovies, stir and set the pan aside.

When there are 2 minutes left until the end of cooking the pasta, add the kale to it.

Remove a cup of cooking water before draining the pasta, then pour it into the pan and return it to the heat.

Add a dash of cooking water, the remaining tablespoon of oil (along with another drizzle of anchovies if the pasta looks dry) and the lemon zest and juice.

Season well and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring everything together and adjusting seasoning if necessary.

Serve in bowls sprinkled with breadcrumbs.

Allergens

Anchovies: fish products included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011,

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Cabbage: possible reaction in case of allergy to birch or spices

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Bread: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

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

Chili pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Anchovies: fish that provides zinc and selenium, elements that promote the proper functioning of the immune system by hindering the formation of prostaglandins that prevent proper cellular functioning and has a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for liver function due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids, such as omega 3 and 6, have an antidepressant effect and maintain efficient nervous system and memory

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. 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

Bread. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Orecchiette: 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

Chili pepper: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, reduces blood cholesterol indexes and hinders its formation on the arteries. It contains vitamins A, D and E and is very effective in activating the venous and capillary circulation. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia-weight loss
• Constipation
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis (Inflammation and lesiond of the oral cavity) only in the case of pasta and vegetables that are very cooked and tender and with caution as to the degree of spiciness.

In case of Dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing) administer only if cut into small, soft pieces.

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation with meteorism