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PASTA E PATATE

PASTA E PATATE

Short Pasta with Potatoes

How to make the Short Pasta with Potatoes:

Peel and dice the potatoes and simmer in 2 qts. of water until they are done. Prepare a soffritto with olive oil, onion and chopped tomatoes. When the vegetables are tender, but not brown, add to the potatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook till al dente. Remove from fire, add 2 tbs. Parmigiano, let it rest for a few minutes and serve with the rest of the grated cheese.

Note:
Always add more water or broth if soups get too thick while cooking.

Recipe courtesy of The Italian Trade Commission.

Serves 4

Italian recipes summary

BREAD, PIZZA and FOCACCIA
SAUCES and DRESSINGS
Appetizers: VEGETABLES
Appetizers: UOVA and FRITTATA
Appetizers: MEAT and CHEESE
Appetizers: FISH
First Courses: SOUPS
First Courses: DRIED PASTA
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First Courses: STUFFED FRESH PASTA
First Courses: RICE, POLENTA and GNOCCHI
Main Courses: BEEF and VEAL
Main Courses: PORK, LAMB and GOAT
Main Courses: POULTRY and GAME
Main Courses: FISH
Main Courses: SNAILS, FROGS, INNARDS and more
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DESSERTS
ICE CREAM