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Lemons In Sicily

In the first episode of SOURCED, we take a journey to Sicily, where the best lemons in the world are rumored to grow. Guy Turland from Bondi Harvest explores the centuries-old groves along the Mediterranean coast, at the foot of a smoking Mount Etna.

food

Lemons In Sicily

In the first episode of SOURCED, we take a journey to Sicily, where the best lemons in the world are rumored to grow. Guy Turland from Bondi Harvest explores the centuries-old groves along the Mediterranean coast, at the foot of a smoking Mount Etna.

Supplies

  • 1 pound fusilli lunghi
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 chili, minced
  • 1 cup vongole
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • Salt and pepper

Steps

  1. In a pot of salted boiling water cook fusilli lunghi as per instructions on packaging.
  2. In a separate pan on medium to medium-high heat, add olive oil, then garlic and chili, and cook until tender.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, then vongole, and coat in oil and garlic. Add white wine and cook till vongle open (3 - 4 minutes).
  4. Add fusilli lunghi and 1 tablespoon of pasta water to the pan and toss. Add lemon juice and parsley, then season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve in a large bowl with wedges of lemon and sprinkle with parsley.