Pici alle briciole

Pici alle briciole is a simple Tuscan dish originating from the area around Siena. It's a typical example of la cucina povera, made with common ingredients such as garlic, olive oil, hot red peppers, day-old Tuscan bread, and handmade pici pasta. The pici pasta is made with flour and water, and each noodle is rolled by hand, with the final result looking similar to spaghetti, but wider and more robust. The absence of eggs in the pasta is a sign of its poor origin. The pici pasta is combined with the sauce consisting of breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil, and dried hot pepper. Once done, the dish is seasoned with ground pepper and salt, and if desired, it can be served with a sprinkle of grated pecorino on top.