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4
Easy
50 min
Published 2024
A traditional recipe from my beloved home, Abruzzo, this is a perfect example of ‘cucina povera’, or the cuisine of the poor. Originally made with stale bread and leftover cheese, it transforms humble leftovers into something special. Here I’ve swapped the dish’s classic tomato sauce for a rich, wintery cheese fondue.
Trim and discard the dry ends of the stalks from the cime di rapa, leaving behind the tasty core, florets and leaves. Blanch them in salted boiling water until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes, keeping in mind that the leaves might cook quicker than the stalks. Cool them in ice water to retain their colour, then drain.
Heat up a saucepan and gently fry a garlic clove, sliced in half, with a