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Presentation

Traditional Piedmontese first course prepared with bavette, Bitto cheese from Valtellina, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, sage, salt and pepper

Ingredients

for 4 people:

300 g (10.6 oz) whole-wheat bavette pasta
130 g (4.6 oz) Bitto cheese from Valtellina
300 g (10.6 oz) Brussels sprouts
150 g (5.3 oz) potatoes
40 g (1.4 oz) Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
40 g (1.4 oz) margarine
Salt
Pepper
Sage

Method

Place a saucepan with about 4 liters of water on the stove.

Clean the sprouts and rinse them

Divide them in half

Peel and wash the potato

Cut it into cubes that are not too small.

Remove the cheese rind

Cut it into very thin slices.

When the water boils, dip both the diced potatoes and the sprouts in it

Let it boil again and after about ten minutes add the pasta.

In the meantime, melt the margarine over low heat, flavoring it with 4-5 sage leaves and freshly ground pepper

Drain the pasta al dente with the vegetables

Place it in a bowl, possibly hot, forming layers and, between one and the other, distribute the slices of Bitto cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano

Finally, pour the margarine with the sage leaves.

Let it rest for a few minutes

Serve

Allergens

Brussels sprouts: possible reaction in case of birch or spice allergy

Bitto cheese from Valtellina: milk allergens

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: milk allergens

Bavette: pasta that contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Sage: Possible cross-reactivity in case of sensitivity to composites

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Brussels sprouts: rich in vitamins A and K that help the liver in purifying activities and powerful natural anti-inflammatory, able to prevent and alleviate inflammatory and heart diseases. Also suitable for nephropathics. 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. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system, has a preventive function against many cancers and protects the digestive mucous membranes.

Bitto cheese from Valtellina: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of flora useful for the protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver

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

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Sage: contains chlorophyll which has detoxifying properties and promotes the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects suffering from:

• Anorexia – weight loss
• Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)
• Dysphagia

Not to be administered in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation with meteorism