Tuscany / Hand-Rolled Pasta

Pici all Aglione

Thick hand-rolled noodles with a gentle garlic and tomato sauce from southern Tuscany.

75 minutes Medium Serves 4 pici

Method

  1. Mix flour, water, oil, and salt into a firm dough; rest 30 minutes.
  2. Roll small pieces by hand into thick uneven strands.
  3. Cook sliced garlic slowly in olive oil until soft, not browned.
  4. Add tomatoes and simmer 20 minutes.
  5. Boil pici until tender and chewy.
  6. Toss with the sauce and a splash of pasta water.
Cook's note: Pici are meant to be irregular. Texture is part of the charm.

Why this dish belongs to Tuscany

Pici are flour-and-water noodles that show Tuscan restraint. Aglione is a large, mild garlic associated with the Val di Chiana area.

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