Pizzoccheri
Pizzoccheri is a traditional Italian dish from the Lombardy region, made with buckwheat pasta, potatoes, cheese and greens.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Sage leaves - 5
- Butter - 50 grams
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Parmesan cheese - 50 grams, grated
- Bitto or fontina cheese - 200 grams, sliced
- Swiss chard or savoy cabbage - 200 grams, chopped
- Potatoes - 2 medium, peeled and diced
- Pizzoccheri pasta - 400 grams
Let's Get Started
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the pizzoccheri pasta and the greens to the pot. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the garlic and sage and cook until fragrant.
- Drain the pasta and vegetables, reserving some of the pasta water.
- Layer the pasta, vegetables, and cheese in a large baking dish, seasoning each layer with the garlic and sage butter, salt, and pepper.
- Pour a little of the reserved pasta water over the top, then sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 80g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 3g