Pasta e Patate di Mare – An Elegant Italian Recipe

Explore the gourmet ‘Pasta e Patate di Mare’, a blend of seafood and traditional Italian flavors.

Experience the Delight of Pasta e Patate di Mare

Pasta e Patate di Mare, crafted by Chef Sabrina Macrì at Aimo e Nadia restaurant, offers an elegant and surprising twist on the traditional Neapolitan dish. This version combines the comforting creaminess of potatoes with the intense aroma of the sea, featuring mussels and squid that beautifully meld into a rich, flavorful sauce.

Each step of this recipe emphasizes the simplicity of the ingredients, transforming them into a contemporary masterpiece: the ‘risottata’ cooking method gives the pasta a velvety consistency, while smoked provola and Parmigiano add a gooey touch and persistent flavor. The result is a gourmet first course that originates from Campania traditions yet embraces high culinary standards.

Other Delicious Variants of Pasta e Patate

• Pasta e Patate with Provola and Pancetta
• Pasta e Patate Baked
• Mescafrancesca with Potatoes and Fish
• Pasta, Potatoes, and Scampi
• Pasta e Patate alla Tiella

Ingredients

• 300g short pasta
• 500g potatoes
• 300g mussels
• 200g squid
• 1 onion
• Olive oil
• Parsley
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Start by cleaning the mussels and squid. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté finely chopped onion until golden.
3. Add diced potatoes and stir for a few minutes.
4. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta.
5. Cook the pasta until al dente, adding mussels and squid in the last few minutes.
6. Finish with parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot with a sprinkle of smoked provola and Parmigiano cheese.

Total Time

Approximately 50 minutes.

Cuisine

Italian