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Pasta

Cultural Context

Pasta, a staple of Italian cuisine, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Traditionally made from durum wheat semolina, it comes in countless shapes and sizes, each suited to different sauces and dishes. Pasta is not just food; it embodies Italian culture and family gatherings, often served during special occasions and Sunday dinners. Today, pasta is enjoyed worldwide, with variations adapting to local tastes and ingredients, making it a global comfort food.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 medium red onion
1 medium zucchini
1 medium pepper
1 medium aubergine
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ricotta salata
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 oz pasta (big bakari)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

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olive oil

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💰Cheaper: canola oil

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cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

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seafood

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

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1

Prepare the ingredients: red onion, zucchini, pepper, aubergine, cherry tomatoes, and basil.

2

Place whole cherry tomatoes in the air fryer tray and drizzle with olive oil. Mix well.

3

Set the air fryer to roast at 160 Celsius and cook the tomatoes for about 40 minutes.

4

Prepare the aubergine by slicing it into half cm cubes and place in a bowl with olive oil. Mix well and add to the air fryer after the tomatoes have cooked for a while.

5

Next, prepare the peppers and zucchini, cutting them into pieces and adding them to the bowl with olive oil as well.

6

Add the peppers to the air fryer after the aubergine, followed by the zucchini.

7

Finally, add the red onion to the air fryer in the last 4 minutes of cooking to avoid overcooking it.

8

Check the vegetables periodically, adding more olive oil if needed, and ensure they retain some crunch.

9

While the vegetables are cooking, bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and add salt.

10

Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 18 minutes, stirring occasionally.

11

Once the pasta is cooked, combine it with the cooked vegetables in the air fryer.

12

Add a splash of pasta cooking water to the mixture to make it smoother.

13

Tear fresh basil and add it to the pasta and vegetable mixture, mixing well.

14

Taste and adjust for salt as needed before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

air fryerpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutenmilk

Also Known As

Italian PastaPasta Dishes
Local Name: Pasta

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