For those who revel in the thrill of spicy cuisine, adding spianata piccante to your recipes is a a great thing to do. This fiery Italian salami is known for its bold flavors and versatile nature, making it an excellent ingredient for spicy food enthusiasts.
Here are some of the top recipes you can include spianata piccante into:
1. Spianata Piccante and Wild Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pizza dough
- 1 cup of spianata piccante, thinly sliced
- 2 cups of mixed wild mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- A handful of fresh arugula
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red chili flakes (optional for extra heat)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat as well.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the wild mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until the mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the sautéed mushrooms and spianata piccante slices.
- Add the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and sprinkle with red chili flakes if using.
- Transfer the pizza to the preheated oven (or onto the pizza stone) and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, top the pizza with fresh arugula.
2. Spicy Spianata Piccante Pasta Aglio e Olio
Ingredients:
- 8 oz of spaghetti
- 1 cup of spianata piccante, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions:
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili flakes, sautéing until the garlic is golden.
- Add the diced spianata piccante to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic oil. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt to taste.
3. Spianata Piccante-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients:
- 12 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 cup of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of spianata piccante, finely chopped
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs for coating
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, spianata piccante, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each jalapeño half with the cheese and Spianata Piccante mixture.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the stuffed jalapeños and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the jalapeños are tender and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Summary
Spianata piccante is a versatile ingredient that can elevate the heat and flavor of any dish. These top 3 recipes are just the beginning of going through the spicy possibilities this Italian salami has to offer.
