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:
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Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water.
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While the pasta is cooking place the lemon juice into a large bowl.
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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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