Indulge in this bright and zesty Italian pasta dish featuring al dente Penne Liguori, the bold sharpness of Pecorino Romano, a touch of fresh chilli heat, and the lively citrus aroma of lemon zest.
Did you know that Pecorino, a classic aged sheep’s milk cheese, pairs beautifully with spicy and citrus notes? This simple yet flavourful recipe is a perfect example of how just a few quality ingredients can create a vibrant Southern Italian-inspired dish.
Buon Appetito!
Penne Liguori with Pecorino, Lemon and Chilli
recipe for 4 people
Ingredients:
- 380g Penne Liguori
- 1 teaspoon dry chilli flakes
- 150g grated Pecorino Romano
- 100g grated Grana Padano
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
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Method:
Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water.
While the pasta is cooking place the lemon juice into a large bowl.
Drizzle the oil into it whisking energetically with a whisk. The sauce should thicken up by homogenising
together.Add the two cheeses, the chilli flakes and the parsley and keep whisking. When the pasta is ‘al dente’, drain
it and pour into the bowl.Serve immediately.
Hope you enjoy this delicious recipe, Buon Appetito!
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