Pasta with zucchini, peppers, and speck is a tantalizing recipe with an irresistible aroma emitted by the ‘friggitelli’ peppers, which have a strong flavor. The friggitelli peppers, typical of southern Italy, are abundant in summer. They are often used as a side dish, especially fried in a pan, to accompany dinners with bread and tomatoes. With friggitelli peppers, you can also make good sauces, and when blanched in water and vinegar, they can be preserved for the winter in glass jars. The pasta I am now proposing is my own successful idea.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Expensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz Rigatoni
- 5 Friggitelli Peppers
- 4 Cherry Tomatoes (ripe)
- to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Zucchini (1 medium)
- to taste Salt
- 5 oz Speck
Tools
- Pan
- Pot
Preparation
Remove the stem from the friggitelli peppers. Wash the peppers and zucchini and then dry well with paper towels.
In a large pan with extra virgin olive oil, brown the finely chopped garlic and sauté the peppers, zucchini, and diced tomatoes.
Cook on low heat for about fifteen minutes, adding a little water during cooking. Cut the speck into small pieces and add it at the end.
Then, boil the rigatoni in a pot with salted boiling water for about ten minutes. Drain the pasta, add it to the vegetables, and stir-fry.
Finally, serve the pasta with zucchini, peppers, and speck, a special first course with an unforgettable Mediterranean aroma and flavor. In my opinion, the success of this recipe is due to the pleasant contrast of the slightly bitter peppers and the sweetness of the zucchini. Speck is also highly recommended in diets as it is lean and stands out for its sweet smoked flavor.
Pasta with Zucchini, Peppers, and Speck
Tip for the pasta with zucchini, peppers, and speck recipe: Taste a small piece to ensure the friggitelli peppers are not spicy, as sometimes this variety can be hot. Some may find this pleasant, but not everyone appreciates spiciness. Also, come take a peek on Pinterest at The Cooking Saver
