Fusilli alla paesana

Fusilli alla paesana is a traditional pasta dish originating from Calabria. The dish is usually made with a combination of fusilli pasta, onions, garlic, tomatoes, porcini mushrooms, black olives, hot peppers, capocollo (dry-cured pork neck), ricotta or pecorino, parsley, fennel seeds, olive oil, and salt. The onions and garlic are sautéed in olive oil, and the garlic is then discarded. The tomatoes, mushrooms, hot peppers, parsley, olives, capocollo, fennel seeds, and salt are added to the pan, and the mixture is cooked over low heat. The pasta is boiled in salted water and mixed with the contents of the pan and grated ricotta or pecorino. The dish is well-stirred and served while still hot.