Molisana-style pasta, a great rustic and hearty pasta dish: an easy recipe typical of Molise, prepared with simple ingredients such as chili pepper, pancetta and pecorino. A dish that belongs to the poor, peasant tradition, ideal to bring to the table for a family lunch or a last-minute dinner with friends. A dish for those who love bold and tasty flavors.
Now let’s go to the kitchen and I’ll show you how to prepare Molisana-style pasta
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
LET’S SEE TOGETHER WHAT WE NEED TO PREPARE
- 6 oz pasta
- 1 onion
- 3 oz pancetta
- 1 chili pepper
- basil
- chopped parsley
- pecorino (grated)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- 1 clove garlic
Tools
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Pot
- 1 Knife
Steps
Let’s start preparing the
Let’s begin preparing Molisana-style pasta: put a pot full of water on the stove for cooking the pasta.
In the meantime, prepare the sauce.Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and sauté the finely chopped onion and garlic. Add the diced pancetta, the parsley, the basil and the crushed chili pepper. Let cook for a few minutes.
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water, drain it al dente and toss it in the pan with the sauce and the grated pecorino. Mix everything well.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve the Molisana-style pasta
Enjoy your meal!!
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