Molisana-style maccheroni are a tasty first course, full of flavor, easy and quick to make.
Simple ingredients for a rustic pasta dish that comes together in a few minutes and is perfect for lunch or dinner with family or friends — hearty, flavorful and irresistible.
Read how to make Molisana-style maccheroni with the easy and quick recipe below, as usual, right after the photo 😉
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4Servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups maccheroni ((about 11.3 oz))
- 3.5 oz pancetta (one single slice)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 chili pepper (optional)
- basil (a few leaves)
- parsley (chopped)
- pecorino (grated pecorino cheese)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Preparation of Molisana-style Maccheroni
Put a pot of water on the stove for cooking the pasta.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
Cut the pancetta into small cubes.Peel and chop the onion.
Peel and chop the garlic as well.
In a large skillet heat two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and let the chopped garlic and onion brown.Add the pancetta, a handful of chopped parsley, a few basil leaves and the broken-up chili pepper and let cook for a few minutes.
Cook the pasta al dente in boiling salted water, drain it, keeping some of the cooking water, and add it to the sauce in the skillet.Add plenty of grated pecorino cheese and mix thoroughly, adding a little of the reserved cooking water if necessary.
Serve your Molisana-style maccheroni immediately.
Notes
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