Crispy 'Nduja & Gremolata With Fresh Orecchiette

Before you begin...

Get all your ingredients and equipment ready

Skim through these steps, then wash your fruit and veg

Note: Equipment and pan sizes vary. Make sure you cook food thoroughly (even if it takes you a little longer than 10 min)

Now, let's get started!

Boil a full kettle

Heat a large, dry, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) over a medium-high heat

Once hot, add your 'Nduja, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6-8 min or until crisp and golden – this is your crispy 'Nduja

Meanwhile, add your fresh orecchiette to a pot of boiled water with a pinch of salt and bring to the boil over a high heat

Cook the orecchiette for 4-6 min or until cooked with a slight bite

Once done, drain the orecchiette, reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water (save the pot!)

Reboil half a kettle

Peel and slice (don't chop!) your garlic

Chop your parsley finely, including the stalks

Zest your lime[s] (try to grate lightly with a micro-plane or sharp box grater and avoid grating the white pith, as this is very bitter)

Combine the chopped parsley and lime zest in a small bowl with 2 tbsp [3 tbsp] [4 tbsp] olive oil and a pinch of salt – this is your gremolata

Dissolve your chicken stock mix, soft cheese and tomato paste in 150ml [195ml] [250ml] boiled water – this is your creamy tomato stock

Return the reserved pot to a medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil

Once hot, add the sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 min or until fragrant

Once fragrant, add the creamy tomato stock to the pot and cook for 1-2 min or until starting to thicken – this is your creamy tomato sauce

Cut the zested lime[s] in half, then add a squeeze of lime juice into the sauce (not sure about citrus? Try using less!)

Add the drained orecchiette to the creamy tomato sauce and give everything a good mix up

Tip: Add a splash of starchy pasta water if your sauce is looking a little dry

Wash your salad, then pat it dry with kitchen paper

Cut the remaining lime into 1 wedge per person