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Penne al Baffo

Cultural Context

Penne al Baffo is a delightful Italian dish that hails from the Lazio region, particularly Rome. The name 'Baffo' translates to 'mustache', which some say refers to the creamy sauce resembling a mustache on the pasta. Traditionally enjoyed as a comforting meal, it combines the richness of cream with the savory notes of pancetta and tomatoes. Today, it is a favorite in Italian restaurants worldwide, often adapted with various ingredients to suit local tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200 g. spaghetti
4 cucchiai olio extra vergine d'oliva
1 spicchio d'aglio
Peperoncino q.b.
Prezzemolo q.b.
Sale q.b.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pancetta

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Versate in una padella capiente l'olio.

2

Aggiungete l'aglio tagliato a metà e peperoncino secondo i vostri gusti.

3

Accendete la fiamma molto bassa e soffriggete l'aglio fino farlo ben dorare.

4

Cuocete gli spaghetti al dente in abbondante acqua salata.

5

Scolate gli spaghetti direttamente nella padella del condimento.

6

Mantecate la pasta per un paio di minuti a fiamma vivace aggiungendo il prezzemolo tritato e 1 o 2 mestoli di acqua di cottura.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

padella

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Penne alla Baffo
Local Name: Penne al Baffo

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