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100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The flavor of Mediterranean Sea

The main ingredient of the Mediterranean diet. Academia Barilla Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made by cold-pressing 100% Italian-grown olives of the highest quality. This is very versatile, well-balanced oil that is delicate enough to serve with raw foods, but still works nicely in cooked dishes.

Characteristics

Region of origin: various regions in Italy.
Fruitiness: medium.
Notes: also available in 3 liter cans.
Flavor and aroma: strong notes of Pachino cherry tomatoes, capers and yellow peppers; hints of almond and white flowers.

Serving Suggestions

Versatile, a great addition to almost any dish.

The recipe: Chickpea puree with scampi and carpet clams

Ingredients

Serves 6

  • ⅝ lb chickpeas
  • 3 oz 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 sprig parsley
  • 1 ¼ lb prawns, fresh
  • ⅝ lb clams
  • white pepper
  • salt

Preparation

30 minutes preparation + 20 minutes cooking

Boil chickpeas after soaking them in salted water at least overnight; then mash and set aside. Peel prawns and sauté in oil for a few minutes, then open the clams over the heat and season with parsley and pepper.

Pour the mashed chickpeas into individual bowls, then arrange the prawns and opened clams with their shell on top, then sprinkle on some chopped parsley and drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil.

To accompany this dish you can serve toasted slices of homemade bread.

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