Pasta e Patate alla Napoletana
Italian

Pasta e Patate alla Napoletana

Pasta e patate alla napoletana is a creamy, comforting dish of pasta and potatoes cooked together with pancetta and provolone.

Easy1 hour

Where it comes from

A staple of Neapolitan cucina povera, this dish transforms humble ingredients like potatoes and leftover pasta into a satisfying meal, emblematic of Southern Italy's resourceful cooking traditions.

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What goes into it

Proteins

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Dice potatoes and sauté with onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add pancetta and cook until browned.

  3. 3

    Pour in water or broth and bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add pasta and cook until both pasta and potatoes are tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in provolone and Parmigiano-Reggiano before serving.

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