Enjoy this delicious Italian pasta with tomato sauce and friggitelli.

Pasta con sugo di pomodoro e friggitelli

Explore the flavors of Italy with this classic Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Friggitelli recipe. This simple yet flavorful dish is perfect for summer, combining casarecce pasta with a rich tomato and friggitelli pepper sauce. Ideal for family meals or dining with friends, this recipe highlights the sweet, elongated green peppers typical of Southern Italian cuisine.

Friggitelli are typically sautéed or fried, and in this dish, they are combined with tomato sauce for a delicious and aromatic experience. Looking for more recipes with friggitelli? Try these:

• Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Friggitelli
• Pasta with Friggitelli and Sausage
• Gnocchi with Friggitelli and Sausage
• Vegetarian Stuffed Friggitelli
• Stuffed Friggitelli

Ingredients

• 350g casarecce pasta
• 400g datterino tomato puree
• 200g friggitelli peppers
• 2 cloves garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the friggitelli peppers, then remove the seeds and cut into strips.
2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until golden.
3. Add the friggitelli and cook until they soften.
4. Pour in the datterino tomato puree, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook the casarecce pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian