Step by step

Cook the pasta tubes in meat stock, preferably made from capon (castrated male chicken), for about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to plates and serve hot.

Tips
It is preferable to use a stale white bread in the preparation of this dish. The bread must be made into very fine breadcrumbs.
Trivia
It can be flavoured to taste with pepper, nutmeg or even lemon zest, an addition more typical of the ‘Adriatic’ version.