Orecchiette creamy with friarielli and pancetta. A simple and quick first course to prepare.
If you’re looking for a delicious first course, quick and colorful, this is the perfect recipe.
This recipe plays on the contrast between the
A quick, colorful and very aromatic comfort food, ideal for a dinner with friends or a Sunday lunch different from the usual.
Let’s see right away how to prepare creamy orecchiette with friarielli and pancetta.
If you haven’t done so yet, subscribe to my channel YouTube Divertirsi in cucina so you don’t miss my VIDEO RECIPES.
You might also like these recipes:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 7 oz orecchiette (fresh or dry)
- 2 cups friarielli (already boiled (about 7 oz / 200 g total))
- 3 oz pancetta (diced)
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 4 oz spreadable fresh cheese ((e.g., Philadelphia))
- to taste salt
- to taste water
Tools
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Immersion blender
- 1 Pot
How to prepare creamy orecchiette with friarielli and pancetta
Start by putting the diced pancetta in a nonstick skillet without adding any extra fat. Let it fry until golden and crispy.
Add the cherry tomatoes (previously washed and torn into pieces) to the pancetta. Let them flavor on high heat, then add 1 cup (about 8 fl oz) of water so they soften. Add about 1 cup (about 3.5 oz / 100 g) of already boiled friarielli, tossing for a few minutes. Season with salt.
Meanwhile, take the remaining friarielli and put them in the blender cup. Add the spreadable cheese (like Philadelphia) and a ladle of the pasta cooking water. Blend until you obtain a smooth, velvety cream. Pour the cream into the skillet.
Cook the orecchiette and transfer them directly into the sauce, tossing over medium heat to finish. If necessary, add more pasta cooking water.
Serve and enjoy.
Storage
It is recommended to eat the dish immediately. If there are leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator for 1 day in an airtight container and reheat in a pan with a splash of milk or water.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I replace the pancetta?
You can use guanciale for a more intense flavor or crumbled sausage.
Can I substitute the friarielli?
If you can’t find them, you can substitute with broccoli rabe or regular broccoli florets.
Can I replace the spreadable cheese?
For a stronger touch, try sweet gorgonzola or grated salted ricotta at the end.
