Winter Pasta Mix
4 servings
30 minutes
Winter pasta mix is a cozy dish of Italian cuisine, perfect for cold evenings. It combines the tenderness of farfalle pasta, the sweetness of baked potatoes, and the juiciness of cherry tomatoes, creating a harmony of flavors enhanced by the aromas of thyme and shallots. The dish is filled with the warmth of home and recalls traditional Italian recipes where the freshness of ingredients plays a key role. Served hot with a light vegetable salad and crispy sesame sticks, it makes for a meal that is both hearty and balanced. This recipe is a wonderful way to enjoy simple yet exquisite flavors of Italy even on the coldest days.
1
Cooking plan: make a simple salad of greens, grated carrots, and fried slices of red pepper, seasoned with low-fat Provençal dressing. Serve with sesame breadsticks.
2
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta; stir to prevent sticking. Cook the pasta until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
- Farfalle pasta (butterflies): 350 g
3
Meanwhile, peel the sweet potato and cut it into small cubes. In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium or low heat. Add the sweet potato and cook for 8 minutes.
- Potato: 350 g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
4
Add shallots and thyme, cover with a lid and cook for 4 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes, cover again and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, broth, salt, and pepper. Mix well and serve hot.
- Shallots: 2 heads
- Dried thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Cherry tomatoes: 400 g
- Vegetable broth: 1 glass
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon