Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

First course based on semolina pasta, eggplant, pepper, zucchini, onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, tomato and cuttlefish.

Ingredients
Serves 4

• 1 round eggplant (300 g / about 10.5 oz)
• 1 red bell pepper (300 g / about 10.5 oz)
• 1 long zucchini (200 g / about 7 oz)
• Onion, as needed
• Garlic, as needed
• Curry powder, to taste
• 50 g extra-virgin olive oil (about 3½ tablespoons / 1.7 fl oz)
• 200 g ripe tomatoes (about 7 oz / 1½ cups chopped)
• 300 g cleaned baby cuttlefish (about 10.5 oz / 0.66 lb)
• 300 g semolina pasta (about 10.5 oz / 0.66 lb)

Method

Cut the eggplant, pepper and zucchini into pieces.

Brown a chopped garlic and onion in the oil and add the vegetables together with 1 dried chilli pepper (which you will then remove).

Cook over medium heat for about ten minutes.

Add the cuttlefish cut into strips and the peeled and chopped cherry tomatoes. Add the curry and continue cooking; if it dries too much, add a little water

Cook the pasta al dente

Drain it and add it to the sauce.

Mix well

Off the heat, add a little chopped parsley and pepper.

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Curry: presence of mustard and other spices (check on the label)

Aubergine: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of grass allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

Tomatoes: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

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

Zucchini: possible individual intolerance or cross-reaction in case of allergy to Ambrosia

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

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.

Onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; carrier of quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also suitable for nephropathic patients.

Curry: able to strengthen the immune system

Aubergine: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

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:

Protein-free pasta: containing protein in quantities not exceeding 1%, suitable for nephropathic patients

Bell pepper: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidant par excellence that fight free radicals and support the immune system, and mineral salts; also suitable for nephropathics, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Tomato: rich in vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune system, and provides mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Cuttlefish: suppliers of 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 have a high content of omega 3 fatty acids, which inhibit platelet aggregation (cardiovascular risk factor). Useful for the functioning of the liver due to the supply of zinc, selenium and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Zucchini: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Constipation
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis only in the case of pasta and vegetables that are very cooked and tender and with respect 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