Paccheri stuffed with ricotta and fried vegetables. They might make you think of a main course, wrong. Today I want to propose an unusual appetizer: paccheri stuffed with ricotta and vegetables fried individually and also to be tried as finger food. Very tasty, I would suggest two per person considering them as an appetizer and other courses to follow. Fried food is always welcome in any menu, whether it’s a main, a side dish, or an appetizer, fried is always appreciated, just be very careful with the oil that can alter the taste and quality at high temperatures. This is my blog: blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 12 paccheri (pieces)
- 9 oz sheep ricotta
- 1 eggplant
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- as needed flour
- as needed salt
- as needed peanut oil
- 1 bunch basil
- 1 zucchini
- 2 carrots
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
Start by cooking the paccheri for half the cooking time indicated on the package.
After the set time immediately run the paccheri under cold water to stop the cooking.
Prepare the vegetables in the oven, zucchinis, carrots, and eggplants (I also had a bell pepper, it doesn’t hurt, that’s fine too). Cut the vegetables very thin and season them with oil and salt. Put them in the oven for 20 minutes, when cooked add the basil.
Meanwhile, as you cook the pasta, the vegetables will have cooled, add the sheep ricotta and mix everything well.
Use a teaspoon to fill the paccheri with the prepared filling, arrange them like soldiers, standing.
After filling them all, begin the most delicate phase: the breading, gently roll them in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs, always gently.
Start by frying the sides first, for convenience, this way you avoid the filling from leaking, then continue with the rest.
Finish cooking and if possible enjoy them while still hot.
Here are the paccheri stuffed with ricotta and vegetables ready to serve.
Ready!
