This pasta is a hearty, warming dish that is very popular in many Italian households. It combines the simple but delicious ingredients of pasta, potatoes, carrots, celery and pancetta, infused with the flavors of spices and parmesan.

Amount

servings

Ingredients list

400 g pasta mista (alternatively 3 different types of pasta of your choice)
500 g potatoes
100 g celery
100 g carrots
1 onion
120 g pancetta (Italian bacon)
20 g tomato paste
600 ml water hot
250 ml water hot
1 sprig rosemary
parmesan cheese with rim
olive oil extra virgin
salt
pepper

Difficulty: easy

Cost: low

Calories: 619kcal

Prep: 20

Cook: 50

Total: 1 10

lactose free

sugar free

Difficulty: easy

Cost: low

Calories: 619kcal

Prep: 20

Cook: 50

Total: 1 10

lactose free

sugar free

Directions

First prepare the vegetables. To do this, peel and finely chop the celery, carrots and onion.
100 g celery, 100 g carrots, 1 onion
Then peel and wash the potatoes and cut into small cubes.
500 g potatoes
Heat a splash of olive oil in a large, high-sided pan. Cut the pancetta into small pieces and gently fry in the pan for a few minutes.
120 g pancetta (Italian bacon)
Then add the chopped vegetables and potatoes and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir occasionally. Then add the rosemary, a piece of parmesan rind and the tomato paste and mix everything thoroughly.
1 sprig rosemary, 20 g tomato paste
Then deglaze with the hot water, season with salt and pepper and simmer for 30 minutes over a low heat with the lid on.
600 ml water
Then add the mixed pasta, pour in more hot water and bring to the boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente.
400 g pasta mista, 250 ml water
Finally, remove the rosemary and rind. Transfer the pasta to deep plates, sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese, drizzle with a drizzle of olive oil and serve hot.
Buon appetito!

Info

What makes this dish so special is its versatility and its roots in the traditional Cucina Povera, the "poor cuisine" of Italy. The combination of pasta and potatoes provides a rich, filling meal that gives a comforting feeling of home.

Calories: 619kcal (31%)Carbohydrates: 103g (34%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated fatty acids: 4g (20%)Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 3gMonounsaturated fatty acids: 5gTrans fatty acids: 0.04gCholesterol: 20mg (7%)