Potato Pasta (pasta e patate)

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Potato Pasta (pasta e patate)

This Italian one-pot potato pasta is your go-to recipe when you have an almost-empty fridge. It's simple, totally budget-friendly, filling and super delicious.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: potato pasta

Servings: servings

Calories: 328kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 celery, diced
17oz (500 grams) Potatoes (about 3 medium ones) cut into 3/4-inch dices.
3 ½ cups (840 ml) Water or low-sodium vegetable broth, add more if needed
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 Parmesan cheese rind, optional
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
7 oz (200 grams) Short pasta (fusilli, shells, or mixed pasta shapes)
2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoon to serve, optional

Instructions

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the diced vegetables (soffritto), reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes until soft and the onion is translucent.
Add the potatoes, water or broth, tomato paste, Parmesan rind, salt and pepper.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for about 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost fork tender.
Remove the parmesan rind and stir in the pasta. Cook until al dente, stirring frequently and keeping the lid slightly open. When the mixture thickens, stir in a little amount of boiling water to ensure the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
When the pasta is done, remove it from the heat, stir in the parsley, then taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.
Serve immediately with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, more freshly ground black pepper, and plenty of grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts: The nutrition values for one serving are based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.

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