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Pasta is the quintessential winter warmer, providing a hearty and comforting meal to fend off the cold. With January in full swing, it’s the ideal time to whip up some rich and satisfying dishes from the comfort of your own kitchen.
A particular favourite among these is ‘Pasta e Patate’, a dish brimming with guanciale (cured pigs’ cheek) or pancetta, fragrant rosemary, potatoes and pasta – a straightforward yet nourishing feast for the soul.
TikTok culinary sensation Corre Larkin has shared her take on this carb-laden classic with her 400,000 followers. As part of her ‘Peasant Food’ series, the influencer, known as @cocolarkincooks, dedicates her cooking prowess to recipes steeped in tradition.
Discussing her very own version of ‘Pasta e Patate’ she said: “This is another dish you’re only gonna find in someone’s house rather than a restaurant. It’s also my son’s favorite.”
In a video that showcases a tantalising bowl of piping hot pasta, she guides her audience through the steps of her authentic Italian recipe.
She begins by advising: “Dice your guanciale or pancetta and slow cook on a medium to low heat. Little tip I do when I’m cooking guanciale or pancetta: I tip it to the side and let the meat fry in its own fat.”
Carre then elaborates on reintroducing the meat to the pan along with “your mirepoix” – a term for slowly cooked diced vegetables in fat.
For those eager to recreate the perfect Pasta e Potate at home, here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients
- Guanciale (or pancetta), diced
- Mirepoix (chopped onion, carrot, and celery)
- Tomato paste
- Fresh rosemary (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- two cherry tomatoes, chopped
- One to two potatoes (depending on size), diced
- Pasta
- Water
- Parmesan cheese
Corre expressed her fondness for the dish, saying: “I love this dish — is it a pasta, is it a soup? It’s somewhere in between.”
She recommends garnishing it with a splash of olive oil, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a few celery leaves.
