FARFALLE WITH FRIGGITELLI, MUSSELS AND BASIL
Medium - 30 Min
- style Dish type: Pasta & Rice
- poll Difficulty: Medium
- access_time Preparation time: 30 min
- timer Cooking time: 20 min
- place Region: Spain
- euro_symbol Cost: Little budget
Preparation
Sometimes the simplest flavors are the ones that conquer us, and you know, when the temperatures start to rise, the desire to cook dishes with fresh but tasty ingredients also increases.
The Farfalle con friggitelli, mussels and basil are a tribute to the traditions of southern Italy which sees green chilies as protagonists on the stalls of greengrocers during the summer. The green chilies, usually served as a side dish, fried and seasoned with fresh tomato sauce, find a winning combination to the mussels, savory and tasty, all scented with fresh basil.
As a pasta shape, Antonio Amato has chosen Farfalle, lively and light colors the table with a touch of joy and find maximum inspiration in fun recipes.
Farfalle Antonio Amato with friggitelli, mussels and basil is a dish that will surely amaze your guests. The recipe is up to you!
INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE
500 gr Antonio Amato Butterflies
400 gr green chilies
1 kg Mussels
Antonio Amato extra virgin olive oil to taste
1 clove of garlic
Basil to taste
Pecorino to taste
Salt to taste.
METHOD
- Clean the mussels, rinse them well under running water and pour them into a pan in which you will leave them to heat until they open, with the lid closed. Separate them from the shells and filter the cooking water.
- Now take the friggitelli, clean them by removing the stem and seeds, wash them well. In a large pan with high sides, fry the garlic in plenty of extra virgin olive oil, add the green chilies and let them cook for a couple of minutes.
- Remove the garlic, pour the previously filtered cooking water from the mussels, let it evaporate and add the mussels to the pan. Heat for another 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the Antonio Amato Farfalle in abundant salted water and drain when al dente. Add them to the sauce with a little cooking water to mix everything well and season with pecorino cheese and basil to taste.
Enjoy your meal!