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INSALATA di ORECCHIETTE con VERDURE e PRIMOSALE: colorata e perfetta per l'estate!๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ†๐Ÿฅ’

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No Pasta, Pasta Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Mediterranean cuisine, this salad embraces the fresh flavors of the region. Traditionally, pasta salads feature starchy noodles, but this version substitutes zucchini for a lighter, gluten-free option. It celebrates the bounty of summer vegetables and is perfect for picnics or potlucks, showcasing how culinary creativity can adapt classic dishes to modern dietary preferences.

MediterraneanITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
320 g orecchiette
3 peperoni (rosso, giallo, verde)
2 zucchine
2 melanzane lunghe
1 spicchio di aglio
q.b. olio di oliva
q.b. sale fino
4 foglie di basilico
4 foglie di menta
200 g primosale

feta cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tofu

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: ricotta

Tofu provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: avocado oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthy fat alternative.

cherry tomatoes

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: sun-dried tomatoes

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

red onion

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: green onion

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: yellow onion

Green onions add freshness with less pungency.

1

Lavare i peperoni, eliminare semi e picciolo poi tagliarli a dadini.

2

Lavare e spuntare zucchine e melanzane, tagliarle a tocchetti.

3

Far riscaldare lโ€™aglio con lโ€™olio di oliva in una padella capiente.

4

Aggiungere le verdure e insaporire con sale e erbe aromatiche.

5

Far cuocere con coperchio a fiamma moderata per circa 20 minuti, mescolando di tanto.

6

Eliminare lโ€™aglio.

7

Non appena saranno cotte, farle raffreddare.

8

Tagliare il primosale a dadini.

9

Cuocere le orecchiette in abbondante acqua salata, scolarle al dente.

10

Condire le orecchiette con le verdure cotte, il primosale a dadini e aggiungere qualche fogliolina di basilico fresco.

11

Mescolare e servire subito oppure riporre in frigorifero in un contenitore con coperchio ermetico.

Cooking Techniques

spiralizingmixingchoppingwhisking

Equipment Needed

padella capiente

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Pasta-less Pasta SaladVegetable Pasta Salad
Local Name: Insalata di Pasta senza Pasta

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