Pasta with potatoes and provola Traditional
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Pasta with potatoes and provola Traditional
40 minutes total
Potato and provola pasta is a typical dish of Campania cuisine, perfect for winter evenings. The softness of the potatoes combines with the stringiness of the provola, creating a rich and tasty first course. In this recipe we will reveal all the secrets for preparing the original Neapolitan potato and provola pasta.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g | Barilla Penne Rigate |
| 320g | Potatoes |
| 180g | Smoked provola |
| 90g | Onions |
| 90g | Carrots |
| 80g | Pancetta or bacon, diced |
| 50ml | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 50g | Celery |
| 50g | Parmigiano Reggiano, grated |
| 20g | Tomato paste |
| 1 | Fresh red chilli |
| 1 | Sprig rosemary |
| 1.5L | Water |
| TIP | Salt and black pepper, to taste |
| TIP | This pasta dish is great for eating right away, but can also be served later if kept refrigerated in an airtight container. |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Finely chop celery, carrots and onions and brown them for 10 minutes in a pan together with the olive oil, rosemary and red chilli. Add the bacon and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Celery
- carrots
- onions
- EVO oil
- rosemary
- red pepper
- bacon
Step 2
Peel and cut the potatoes into regular 0.5 cm cubes so that they cook evenly.
- Potatoes
Step 3
Mix the potatoes with the sauté mix and brown for a further 3 minutes. Then add the tomato paste and the water covering the ingredients and boiling for 7 minutes. add the pasta and cook together for other 10 minutes stirring. Adding a little hot water if necessary to obtain a medium soupy pasta with a creamy consistency.
- Potato cubes
- tomato paste
- salt
- pasta
Step 4
Meanwhile, cut the Provola cheese into cubes. When the pasta is cooked and the potatoes are soft (don't leave too much liquid), remove the rosemary sprig, remove from the heat and mix all the ingredients with the provola.
- Provola
Step 5
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, pepper and add a little olive oil before serving.
- Grated Parmesan
- EVO oil
Tip
The recipe for pasta with potatoes and provola is a delicious and very simple dish to prepare. The creaminess of the potatoes goes perfectly with the intense flavour of the provola, creating a harmony of flavours that will conquer everyone's palate. This dish is ideal for a hearty lunch or dinner and can also be accompanied by a good bottle of red or white wine. Furthermore, the ingredients are easily available and inexpensive, making this recipe an ideal solution for those who want to prepare a tasty dish without spending too much. Try it and you won't regret it!