Source: era-online.org

Presentation

First course of Slovenian origin consisting of pasta dumplings prepared with flour or bread with a low protein content, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, onions, sour cream and pepper

Ingredients

for 4 people

Flour or low-protein bread mix:  400 g (14.1 oz / ≈ 31/4 cups)

Eggs:  100 g (2 large eggs / 3.5 oz)

Water:  200 g / 200 ml (6.8 fl oz / ≈ 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp, or as needed)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  10 g / 10 ml (0.34 fl oz / ≈ 2 teaspoons)

Onions:  200g (7oz / ≈ 2 medium onions)

Sour cream:  80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ 1/3 cup / 4 tablespoons)

Ground black pepper:  to taste (≈ 1/4 teaspoon)

Method

Make a dough with flour and eggs.

If the dough is too thick, add a little water, if it is too wet, add just enough flour to get a bread dough consistency.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a tablespoon of oil.

Reduce the temperature.

Detach small pieces of dough and place them in boiling water.

Bake for about 8 minutes or until the dough pieces float to the surface.

After that prepare the sauce.

Peel the onion and cut it into small pieces.

Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion.

Stir often until golden brown.

Remove from the stove and add the sour cream, stirring well.

Add freshly ground pepper, if desired

Pour over the cooked and drained torn pasta.

Allergens

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

Low protein flour: low gluten

Cream: presence of lactose and milk proteins

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; Provides 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.

Low protein flour: indicated in case of kidney failure or liver dysfunction.

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

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Eggs: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Constipation
• Mucositis (Inflammation and lesiond of the oral cavity) only if overcooked

Not recommended in case of:

• Diarrhea