Fresh Semolina Orecchiette

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Fresh Semolina Orecchiette
45 min.
4
528kcal

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Discover the delightful world of homemade pasta with this Fresh Semolina Orecchiette recipe! Perfectly suited for those who embrace a vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free lifestyle, this dish is not only incredibly healthy but also bursting with flavor. With a remarkable health score of 100, you can indulge in this culinary creation without any guilt.

Orecchiette, which translates to "little ears" in Italian, is a traditional pasta shape that captures sauces beautifully, making it a versatile choice for various meals. Whether you're looking to serve it as a side dish, a light lunch, or a satisfying main course, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. In just 45 minutes, you can create a delicious meal that serves four, with each serving containing a wholesome 528 calories.

The process of making orecchiette from scratch is not only rewarding but also a fun activity to share with loved ones. As you knead the dough and shape each piece, you'll appreciate the artistry involved in crafting this beloved pasta. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your dining experience. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups semolina 
  • cup water lukewarm
  • cups flour all-purpose

Equipment

  • bowl
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. In a large bowl stir together semolina and flour and form a well in center.
  2. Add water and a generous pinch of salt to well and with a fork gradually incorporated semolina mixture until a dough is formed (some of the mixture will not be incorporated). On a work surface knead dough, incorporating more semolina mixture from bowl as necessary and discard any hard clumps, until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Divide dough into 8 pieces and wrap separately in plastic wrap.
  3. Line each of 2 trays with a dry kitchen towel and dust you hands with some semolina mixture.
  4. Remove plastic wrap from 1 piece of dough and roll between you hands to create a rope 3 to 4 feet long and 1/2 inch wide. Put rope on a work surface and with a sharp knife cut into 1/2-inch pieces, separating pieces as cut so they are no longer touching. Lightly toss cut pieces with a little semolina mixture.
  5. Put each cut piece of dough, a cut side down, in palm of hand and form a depression by pressing thumb of other hand into dough and twisting slightly. Arrange orecchiette on a kitchen-towel-lined tray. Make more orecchiette with remaining 7 pieces of dough in same manner, transferring to kitchen-towel-lined trays. Orecchiette may be made 2 days ahead and chilled on towel-lined trays, covered with plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts

Calories528kcal
Protein13.22%
Fat2.6%
Carbs84.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.25
Glycemic Load
65.59
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.381739043671%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:528.1kcal
26.4%
Fat:1.49g
2.29%
Saturated Fat:0.22g
1.39%
Carbohydrates:108.51g
36.17%
Net Carbohydrates:103.56g
37.66%
Sugar:0.17g
0.19%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.04mg
0.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.04g
34.09%
Selenium:95.84µg
136.91%
Vitamin B1:1.17mg
77.85%
Folate:267.18µg
66.79%
Manganese:0.94mg
47.16%
Vitamin B2:0.79mg
46.21%
Vitamin B3:8.69mg
43.46%
Iron:6.54mg
36.34%
Fiber:4.94g
19.78%
Phosphorus:181.06mg
18.11%
Magnesium:53.59mg
13.4%
Copper:0.26mg
12.86%
Zinc:1.32mg
8.8%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.58%
Potassium:222.18mg
6.35%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.68%
Calcium:25.34mg
2.53%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.7%
Source:Epicurious