Civraxeddas

Civraxeddas

Main dishes

Civraxeddas are a traditional Sardinian dish, consisting of small, filled pasta with ground apple and herbs.

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This dish is a traditional recipe from the Ogliastra region of Sardinia.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time2 hr
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting3 hr
  • Total5 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$9.55 $2.39 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.26
  • $0.13
  • $0.08
  • $0.57
  • $1.50
  • $1.80
  • $4.21
  • $0.15
  • $0.35
  • $0.36
  • $0.10
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 12 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Sift the flour. ≈ 2 min
  2. Dissolve the starter in warm water (maximum 25 degrees Celsius), then add the oil paint. ≈ 3 min
  3. Add half of the flour and begin to knead until a smooth dough forms, even if it is a little sticky. ≈ 10 min
  4. Add the remaining flour, salt, and continue kneading for about 10 minutes.
  5. Let the dough rest for about 3 hours.
  6. Divide the dough in half and roll it out with a rolling pin until you have thin strips. ≈ 4 min
  7. Cut the strips into squares, approximately 8 to 10 cm on each side. ≈ 8 min
  8. Place the pasta on a lightly floured griddle, then proceed to add the filling.
  9. Peel the warm potatoes (using gloves or a sponge) and mash them with a potato masher to create a smooth puree. ≈ 8 min
  10. Let the puree cool down.
  11. Finely chop the onion, then sauté it in a small amount of hot oil until softened.
  12. Finely crush the garlic and mint, and grate the cheese. ≈ 8 min
  13. Add the mint, sautéed onion, pecorino cheese, egg, salt, and a small amount of nutmeg-flavored walnuts to the purée. Mix until a smooth paste forms. ≈ 4 min
  14. Preheat the oven to 230 to 250 degrees.
  15. Place a small amount of filling on each square of dough, until all the filling and dough are used up. ≈ 3 min
  16. For each piece of dough: take the corners and fold them inwards towards the center of the filling, to create a sort of open pouch.
  17. Place the small bags on a plate, spacing them out evenly. ≈ 3 min
  18. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, then give it a final grilling to lightly brown the edges of the small rolls.
  19. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes in a well-ventilated area, then serve.

The bill

Civraxeddas

  • 200 g of soft, type “00” wheat flour$0.26
  • 100 g of soft wheat flour, type “0”$0.13
  • 10 g of fine sea salt$0.08
  • 8 grams of fresh beer yeast$0.57
  • 10 to 15 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil$1.50
  • 1 kg of ground apples$1.80
  • 150 g of pecorino sardo$4.21
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion$0.15
  • 1 egg$0.35
  • A pinch of walnut and nutmeg$0.36
  • Half a clove of Allium sativum (garlic)$0.10
  • salt, as needed$0.04

Total$9.55

that's $2.39 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g of soft, type “00” wheat flour
  • 100 g of soft wheat flour, type “0”
  • 180 ml of water
  • 10 g of fine sea salt
  • 8 grams of fresh beer yeast
  • 10 to 15 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 kg of ground apples
  • 150 g of pecorino sardo
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion
  • 1 egg
  • mint, with a minty flavor
  • A pinch of walnut and nutmeg
  • Half a clove of Allium sativum (garlic)
  • Small pieces of cheese (shredded cheese), to taste, optional for a lighter version.
  • salt, as needed

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