Pasta "Rustica"
4 servings
30 minutes
The 'Rustica' pasta is a true embodiment of cozy Italian rustic cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients combines with rich flavor. The dish, infused with the aroma of bacon, tender chicken, and sautéed onions with garlic, unfolds in harmony with a velvety sauce slightly thickened by the pasta's starch. Grated Parmesan adds depth of flavor while fresh parsley provides a light spicy note. This dish is perfect for warm family dinners when you crave something hearty yet not too complicated to prepare. Rustica offers a sense of homey comfort, reminiscent of traditional recipes passed down through generations and immerses you in the atmosphere of an authentic Italian meal.
1
First, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions.
- Paste: 225 g
2
Then place the bacon in a large skillet and fry over high heat, stirring frequently. When the bacon is browned, transfer it to another plate while keeping the remaining fat in the skillet.
- Bacon: 6 pieces
3
Then lightly sprinkle flour on the chicken on both sides and fry over medium heat in the remaining bacon fat until cooked; after that, add onion and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked, add olive oil, salt, pepper (to taste), and bacon.
- Chicken breast: 450 g
- Wheat flour: 0.3 glass
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Bacon: 6 pieces
4
Then drain the water from the pot, but do not rinse the pasta. The starch coating the pasta will help the sauce thicken faster.
5
When serving the dish, add Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 90 g
- Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons