Potatoes and Provola Cheese Pasta

Pasta and patate is a famous dish of Italy especially loved by Naples. It is made up of pasta and potatoes. In a sauce, potatoes and pasta are cooked together which makes the dish so satisfying and delicious.

Potatoes give a unique texture to this saucy pasta. Each bite is full of great flavor and yummy taste. It is a gift for winters because its warm bites give a deep satisfaction to the body and soul. It is such a tasty, comforting and hearty dish.

CONTENT OF RECIPE

Ingredients / Ingredienti	Four Medium Potatoes Two Stalk of Celery Two Carrots One Onion One Cup Tomato Sauce Pancetta Affumicata Smoked Provolone Cheese (Alternative; Scamorza Cheese) Salt Pepper
Cooking Time / Tempo di cottura	20-30 Minutes
Cooking Temperature / Temperatura di cottura	350°F ~ 176°C
Utensils / Utensili	Pan Spatula Serving Plate
Cooking Method / Metodo di cottura	Stove

METHOD

Step 1: Chop the vegetables like onion, celery and carrots in small pieces.

Step 2: Also, cut the cheese (smoked provolone cheese (Alternative; scamorza cheese) into small portions and keep it in the refrigerator.

Step 3: Add extra virgin olive oil in the pan.

Step 4: Cook the cut vegetables in it. Also add the bacon or pancetta affumicata and cook it until it turns brown.

Step 5: Cut the peeled potatoes in cube shape.

Step 6: Add some salt and pepper on the chopped potatoes and incorporate them with fried vegetables.

Step 7: Add tomato sauce in the pan.

Step 8: After vegetables are browned, add some water and let them cook covered for 20 minutes on low flame.

Step 9: Now mix this mixture with cooked pasta.

Step 10: Turn off the heat and add the cheese at the end.

Step 11: Now incorporate them together vigorously.

Step 12: Your potatoes and provola cheese pasta is ready, serve it and enjoy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you serve potatoes with pasta?

In a sauce, when potatoes and pasta are cooked together they turn the dish so satisfying and delicious.  Potatoes give a unique texture to this saucy pasta. Each bite is full of great flavor and yummy taste.

What’s the difference between provolone and provola cheese?

The key difference between them is the’’ size difference’’. Provolone is larger than provola cheese.

Can we eat potato with cheese?

Yes, potato itself is the yummiest vegetable and with cheese it goes so delicious and satisfying.

Can I boil pasta and potatoes together?

If the cooking time of pasta goes parallel to potatoes then you can do it. But you can cook the potatoes first then boil the pasta.

What is provola cheese used for?

Provola cheese is mostly used in desserts, on salad and for many cooking purposes. It usually melts too quickly so it is a best option to use on sandwiches and with many types of pastas.