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Pasta, Potatoes and Cheese

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Cooking Time:

Serves:

15 Minutes

2 Servings

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

Pasta e patate is a dish that embodies the simplicity and comfort of traditional Italian cuisine. A combination of just a few wholesome ingredients—pasta, potatoes, and provola—that come together to create a symphony of flavors and textures. It’s perfect for cold days when you’re looking for something to warm your heart and soul. Preparing it is easy: just throw everything together, let the flavors blend, and wait for the magic to happen.

Ingredients

  • 200g pasta

  • 4 potatoes

  • 1 onion

  • 200g Provola cheese or any other melting cheese

  • 1l di vegetable broth

  • olive oil

  • 1 tbs tomato paste

  • Herbs to taste (bay leaf, rosemary, thyme...)

  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step1

Start by chopping the onion and sautéing it in a large pot with a drizzle of olive oil. Next, peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.


Step2

Add the potatoes to the sautéed onion, toss in the aromatic herbs, and cover with vegetable broth. Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes. Then, you can add the pasta.


Step3

When the pasta is halfway cooked, add the remaining ingredients: the tomato paste and provola. Let it simmer until the pasta is fully cooked.


Why I Love This Dish

Is there really anything better than the combination of pasta, potatoes, and cheese? I doubt it ;) This dish is perfect for winter, when you need something warm and flavorful on the table. A mix of simple, wholesome, and easily available ingredients that come together to create a truly delicious meal. Once again, simplicity never disappoints

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