The passatelli are a traditional Italian dish that cannot be missing from the holiday table. Preparing them at Christmas means bringing the warmth and authentic flavor of tradition into the kitchen, making every moment shared with family special. Their simplicity, made up of a few ingredients like breadcrumbs, parmesan, and eggs, perfectly matches the cozy atmosphere of Christmas, turning them into a real treat.
Whether you want to serve them in a warm and fragrant broth or with a more creative seasoning, passatelli are always a hit. In this recipe, I’ll explain how to prepare them perfectly!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, Winter
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- 160 g grated parmesan cheese
- 150 g breadcrumbs
- to taste nutmeg
Tools
- passatelli maker
Steps
To start, prepare the dough by beating the eggs in a bowl, add a pinch of salt, nutmeg, grated parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and if you like, a touch of lemon zest.
The mixture should be smooth and compact, but not too hard. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes, so it firms up and becomes easier to work with.
Once ready, use the appropriate tool: the passatelli press with large holes and shape your passatelli. Insert a portion of the dough, turn the crank to gently push the dough through the holes, and cut the cylinders to your preferred length. They are now ready to be cooked. Bring them to salted water or boiling broth and wait for them to float: it’s the signal they are ready.
Tips
Choosing ingredients: use high-quality parmesan, preferably aged 24 months, for a more intense flavor.
Perfect consistency: if the dough is too soft, add some breadcrumbs; if too hard, you can correct it with an extra egg.
Dry variant: for an alternative version, try seasoning the passatelli with butter and sage, a light sauce, or a cheese cream.
With this recipe, you will get perfect passatelli to enjoy on any occasion, bringing all the flavor of tradition to the table.
