Fileja con 'Nduja
Fileja is the handmade pasta of the Vibonese region, crafted by rolling it around a small broom twig. Dressed with 'nduja di Spilinga sauce, it becomes a first course with a spicy and enveloping flavor.
It is the iconic dish of the Costa degli Dei.
Preparation
- 1
Knead the semolina with water and salt for 10 minutes. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Take small pieces of dough and roll them around a wooden stick to create the spiral shape.
- 3
Slide off the stick and arrange on a floured tray.
- 4
Sauté the chopped onion in oil. Add the 'nduja and let it melt while stirring.
- 5
Add the crushed peeled tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes.
- 6
Cook the fileja in salted water for 5-6 minutes.
- 7
Dress with the sauce, sprinkle with pecorino, and serve.
Chef's Tips
The 'nduja melts into the sauce creating a perfect spicy cream. Adjust the amount according to your heat preference. Traditional fileja is rolled around a small broom twig.