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Pasta Ncasciata ca Muddica

Cultural Context

Originating from Sicily, Pasta Ncasciata ca Muddica is a traditional dish that showcases the region's vibrant vegetables and simple, rustic flavors. This dish reflects the Sicilian philosophy of using fresh, local ingredients to create hearty meals. The combination of pasta, sautéed vegetables, and crunchy breadcrumbs creates a delightful texture and flavor profile that is loved by many. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Italy but also by food enthusiasts around the world, often adapted with various local ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb eggplant
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 oz cooked ham
4 oz spicy salami
4 oz caciocavallo cheese
2 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup ragù
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 lb pasta
1 cup peas

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

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Tagliare le melanzane a cubotti.

2

Mettere le melanzane sotto sale per 30-60 minuti.

3

Mettere un peso sopra le melanzane per farle scolare il liquido.

4

Asciugare le melanzane e friggerle in olio.

5

Preparare i salumi e formaggi: tagliare il prosciutto cotto a dadini e il salamino piccante a quadratini o rondelle.

6

Mettere l'acqua a bollire per la pasta.

7

Assaggiare il ragù e assicurarsi che sia buono.

8

Quando l'acqua bolle, aggiungere sale e poi la pasta, cuocendo per 5 minuti.

9

Scolare la pasta.

10

Tagliare il caciocavallo a pezzetti.

11

Mescolare la pasta in una ciotola ampia con le melanzane, salumi, formaggi e uova sode spezzettate.

12

Ungere il fondo di una teglia con olio e coprire con pangrattato.

13

Versare il composto di pasta nella teglia.

14

Aggiungere il ragù sopra la pasta.

15

Cospargere abbondante parmigiano sopra il ragù.

16

Coprire con carta stagnola e cuocere in forno statico a 200° per 30 minuti.

17

Togliere la carta stagnola e gratinare fino al grado di doratura desiderato.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcolandermixing spoonserving dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Pasta with BreadcrumbsPasta Ncasciata
Local Name: Pasta Ncasciata ca Muddica

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