Pasta con Stracciatella

Name: Pasta con Stracciatella
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pappardelle pasta; 8 oz fresh stracciatella cheese; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 12 fresh mint leaves, torn; 12 fresh basil leaves, torn; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Silky pappardelle with creamy stracciatella cheese, fresh lemon, and delicate herbs, a simple Roman dish that's elegant and light.

25 minEasyServes 4410 cal/serving

ItalianDinnerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 lb dried pappardelle pasta
8 oz fresh stracciatella cheese
1 lemon, zest and juice
12 fresh mint leaves, torn
12 fresh basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook 1 lb dried pappardelle pasta according to package directions until al dente.
2

Reserve 1 cup of dried pappardelle pasta cooking water before draining.
3

In a large serving bowl, gently tear or break 8 oz fresh stracciatella cheese into small pieces. Add 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and toss lightly.
4

Add the hot cooked dried pappardelle pasta to the bowl with fresh stracciatella cheese and toss gently. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss to create a light, creamy coating.
5

Add lemon juice and lemon zest to the pasta and toss again.
6

Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir in 12 torn fresh mint leaves and 12 torn fresh basil leaves.
7

Divide into serving bowls and top with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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Questions

Why save the pasta water for Pasta con Stracciatella?

Step 2 reads: "Reserve 1 cup of dried pappardelle pasta cooking water before draining." The water is full of starch. Added back as step 2 directs, it emulsifies the sauce so it clings to the pasta instead of pooling in the bowl.

What can I use instead of Parmesan in Pasta con Stracciatella?

The entry for Pasta con Stracciatella calls for 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. In its place: Pecorino Romano or Grana Padano, measure for measure. For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast at half the volume.

Can I make Pasta con Stracciatella dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz fresh stracciatella cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

Can I make Pasta con Stracciatella gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Pasta con Stracciatella is 1 lb dried pappardelle pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Pasta con Stracciatella?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 410 calories, with 16 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 520 mg sodium.

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