How to make : Paccheri stuffed with buffalo ricotta cheese, Alici in Salsa Rizzoli and roasted bell pepper cream
Prepare the creamed peppers
Wash the peppers and bake them in a 200°C oven for about 20 minutes, until the skin is toasted. Transfer the bell bell pepper to a bag and let it cool, then peel and cut it into pieces. In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion with the oil, add the bell bell pepper and cook for a few minutes, adding the vegetable broth. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust for salt and pepper.
Prepare the crispy crumble
Finely chop the bread and toast it in a pan with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of chili pepper and oregano until it is golden and crispy.
Prepare the paccheri filling
In a bowl, process the buffalo ricotta cheese with a drizzle of oil, a sprinkle of pepper and grated lemon zest. Incorporate the Alici in Salsa Rizzoli into the ricotta cream, stirring until evenly mixed.
Cook the paccheri and stuff them
Cook the paccheri in plenty of salted water until al dente. Drain them gently and season with a drizzle of the anchovy sauce. Fill the paccheri with the ricotta and anchovy cream, using a sac-à-poche or teaspoon.
Plate
Spread a layer of bell pepper cream on the bottom of the plate. Arrange the stuffed paccheri on top of the cream. Top with the crunchy crumble, a few fresh oregano leaves and some Alici in Salsa Rizzoli for an extra touch of flavor.