ZITI ALLA GENOVESE, a typical dish of Neapolitan cuisine made with meat and onions and broken ziti, the typical pasta for this truly tasty and creamy dish.
The secret of Neapolitan ziti alla genovese lies in the slow cooking of the onions, which become creamy, blending perfectly with the pasta. The dish is then completed with the addition of meat, preferably veal or beef and pork. The result is a first course rich in flavor and aroma.
The onions are in fact sliced thinly and then sautéed over low heat with the meat until they become soft and transparent. In this way, you get a tasty and creamy sauce, perfect for dressing the pasta.
To prepare the ziti alla genovese according to the original Neapolitan recipe, it’s important to use the right ingredients and follow the correct doses. In particular, it is recommended to use quality meat and to choose sweet onions, like those from Montoro or Tropea. Moreover, it’s essential to cook the pasta al dente, so it absorbs the sauce well and maintains the right consistency.
Join me in the kitchen today for ziti alla genovese.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 6.6 lbs copper onion (from Montoro)
- 6.6 lbs beef
- 5.3 oz pork ribs
- 1 carrot (optional)
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 quart white wine
- 1.1 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 2.2 lbs ziti (or 2.6 lbs depending on your habits)
Steps
Slice the onions thinly, Tropea onions are also great, and also slice the carrot and celery.
Put everything in a pan with oil and let it cook on low flame for 2-3 hours.
Brown all the meat for about half an hour with the oil and wine, then add it to the onions and continue cooking for another 3 hours, you can add a bit of tomato concentrate or some cherry tomatoes if you prefer.
The onion should melt and become creamy, you can add a bit of milk to make it more digestible but if it cooks for many hours this is not an issue.
Once the meat is cooked, cook the pasta, break the ziti then drain and dress with the meat, sprinkle with pecorino or parmesan and serve.
Bon appétit
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Ziti alla Genovese Original Neapolitan Recipe
A pasta first course seasoned with a delicious sauce of onions and beef. Prepare it for a traditional and tasty lunch.
Ziti alla Genovese Original Neapolitan Recipe
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Ziti alla Genovese Original Neapolitan Recipe
What are the main ingredients of ziti alla genovese?
The main ingredients are pasta, beef and pork, Montoro onions, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
How is the pasta cooked for ziti alla genovese?
How is the pasta cooked for ziti alla genovese? The pasta should be cooked in plenty of salted water, following the package instructions. It is recommended to cook it al dente, so it absorbs the sauce well.
Can I use other meats for ziti?
Beef is the traditionally used meat.
How long does it take to prepare this dish?
Preparation takes about an hour and a half.
Can I prepare ziti alla genovese in advance?
Yes, you can prepare and cook the onions in advance and then add the meat and continue cooking.
