Tomato Pici Pasta from Scratch
I was travelling to Italy and learned how to make this delicious pasta from scratch with only a handful of ingredients 😍
It’s called Pici Pasta and is a traditional variety in the Tuscany region of Italy 🇮🇹
The best part is that the pasta doesn’t require any egg, and can be relished with different kinds of sauces 😋
The one I learnt to make was with tomato and garlic, and it was absolutely delicious. I am sharing this recipe that I learned from a celebrated Chef in Italy. I hope you will like it too 😊
Tomato Pici Pasta from Scratch
I was travelling to Italy and learned how to make this delicious pasta from scratch with only a handful of ingredients 😍
It’s called Pici Pasta and is a traditional variety in the Tuscany region of Italy 🇮🇹
The best part is that the pasta doesn’t require any egg, and can be relished with different kinds of sauces 😋
The one I learnt to make was with tomato and garlic, and it was absolutely delicious. I am sharing this recipe that I learned from a celebrated Chef in Italy. I hope you will like it too 😊
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Combine water, salt and flour in a bowl and start mixing to make a dough. Work the dough for around 8-10 mins till it comes together into a soft ball.
- 2
After the dough comes together. Wrap it with plastic film and keep it aside to rest for 30 mins.
- 3
While the dough is resting, work on the sauce. Bring olive oil on low heat and add garlic and thyme. Cook on low flame till garlic gets a little colour.
- 4
Add chopped cherry tomatoes, chilli flakes and fresh basil to the pan and cook on low flame for 5-6 mins. While this cooks, get back to the pasta dough.
- 5
After resting the dough, divide it into small balls and cut strips. Now roll the individual strip into a long noodle with your palms. Place them on a cloth.
- 6
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 6 mins till al Dante.
- 7
Transfer the pasta directly from the water to the tomatoes.
- 8
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix. Add pasta water, if needed, to the tomatoes.
- 9
Your tomato pici pasta is ready to be served.
- 10
Garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan cheese and serve!
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