Grandma’s pasta for the sick is part of our typical Puglian cuisine. You might ask why it’s called that? Well, I think it’s because it’s a wholesome recipe with few healthy ingredients like pasta, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and olive oil. I made it just today for my husband, who is dealing with the 2024 intestinal virus, but it’s also good for the flu or covid. Our grandmothers used to make it when the children weren’t feeling well. So, let me explain how to prepare it for such occasions. As we say, ‘may it never be necessary,’ and I wish you all the best. Of course, those who are sick and have an upset stomach can appreciate this recipe, and those who are well can enjoy it even more.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz pasta (Stortini bucati or ditalini)
- 2 potatoes (medium)
- 1 clove garlic
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch parsley (fresh)
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Pot
- Food Processor
Steps
GRANDMA’S NATURAL REMEDIES FOR HEALING HERE ON AMAZON
First, peel the potatoes, wash them well, and cut them into small cubes.
Prepare a pot with plenty of water and add the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil.
Pour in the pasta, preferably small-sized, and the halved, washed cherry tomatoes, and cook for about 7/8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in the food processor’s container, blend together the raw parsley, just a small bunch without overdoing it, one clove of garlic (two if small), the oil, and the tomatoes taken from the pasta pot, and blend for two minutes.
Drain the cooked pasta. Put it back into the pot and mix it with the sauce prepared in the food processor.
Eat Grandma’s pasta for the sick, made in Puglia, hot, steaming, and beneficial.
Grandma’s Pasta for the Sick Puglian Recipe (Recipes for Intestinal Flu)
In the early days of illness, whether flu, intestinal virus, or another, it might be more appropriate to drink broth, but this pasta is certainly recommended for recovery. Raw garlic is the magic ingredient in this recipe. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and is even more beneficial when consumed raw.
Naturally, grandmothers couldn’t use blenders but mashed the tomatoes with a fork.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What to eat to recover after the flu?
What to eat to recover after the flu?
Grandmothers recommended this beneficial pasta for the sick with potatoes, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and raw parsley dressed with extra virgin olive oil
