100% Sicilian Wild Fennel Pesto – Don Calò

100% Sicilian Wild Fennel Pesto – Don Calò

100% Sicilian Wild Fennel Pesto is obtained from Wild Fennel, also known as “rizzo” fennel, curly.

Foeniculum vulgare Miller is the scientific name.

It is an aromatic plant belonging to the Umbelliferae family and is native to the Mediterranean regions. In our area, in Sicily, it is a very widespread plant in coastal areas and its aromatic properties are well known, especially for its use in cooking. It is used as a condiment for fatty meats, see the typical Ragusa pork sausage, seasoned with fennel seeds. As a condiment in pasta with sardines, to prepare liqueur and it is always used in soups with legumes.

Tips and pairings:

In Sicily this Wild Fennel Pesto is mainly used to season pasta, whether short or long. Many appreciate it with shells and conchiglioni, ziti and even fresh spaghetti alla chitarra but it can also be used to obtain original dishes based on pearl barley or Venere rice.

Wild Fennel Pesto Ingredients:

• Sicilian wild fennel ,

• Extra virgin olive oil,

• Almonds ,

• Parmesan,

• Milk ,

• Salt,

• Rennet.

Ingredients in bold may cause reactions in allergic or intolerant subjects.

Caloric intake

A portion of fennel pesto provides only 169 calories, few if compared to other condiments so tasty and nutritious. A first course with 70 grams of durum wheat semolina pasta and this pesto provides 416 Kcal but has a satisfying and satiating power like a medium pizza of 700 Kcal or a plate of fresh or dry pasta with meat sauces.