Ciociara-style penne with tomatoes, bacon, and caciocavallo is a first course with a bold character, perfect for those looking for a simple but at the same time flavorful dish. In this recipe, I combined the sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the savory and crunchy note of bacon, creating a sauce that envelops the pasta with an irresistible taste.
Completing the dish is the semi-matured caciocavallo, which with its stringy and slightly spicy texture adds a lot of creaminess and character.
A pinch of chili pepper ignites the flavors and enhances the taste, while the grated lemon zest adds freshness and you’ll smell the amazing aroma!
Ciociara-style penne is an easy and quick first course, ideal for a tasty dinner with the family or to impress friends with a genuine and Mediterranean dish.
It’s a simple dish with local flavors that are always added values to every homemade dish and the Italian gastronomic tradition!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 11 oz penne
- 12.3 oz cherry tomatoes (I love cherry tomatoes but you…)
- 6.3 oz caciocavallo
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot
- 3.5 oz bacon
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
- as needed chili pepper (optional)
- as needed lemon zest (optional)
- as needed salt
Tools
- Saucepans
- Knives
- Colanders
Just a few steps for an explosive first course!
I add the tomatoes, adjust for salt and pepper, add a pinch of chili pepper if desired, and let it cook for about 20 minutes over low heat with the lid on.
I cook the penne al dente and dress them with the sauce with bacon, mixing everything well, and add a bit of grated organic or untreated lemon zest if desired.
I chose to plate individual servings and add the caciocavallo at this moment to avoid too many threads in the saucepan, which can sometimes stick a bit, but you can do as you prefer!
In any case, the dish is tasty, and you can enhance its flavor with a sprinkle of pecorino or parmesan!
Bon appétit and happy cooking!Annalisa
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