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

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.

Questions

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 this entry 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 long does Pasta con Stracciatella keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pasta con Stracciatella?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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