Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Pasta with Courgettes and Pecorino: A Quick, Creamy Classic
Learn how to whip up this simple yet flavoursome pasta dish with courgettes and pecorino, ready in under an hour!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300g pasta (any shape you like)
- ✓ 500g Genoese-style courgettes
- ✓ 1 white onion
- ✓ 1 glass of dry white wine
- ✓ 30g butter
- ✓ 50g grated Sicilian pecorino
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil, as needed
- ✓ Salt, to taste
- ✓ Vegetable stock, as required
- ✓ Freshly cracked black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
This pasta with courgettes and pecorino is a wonderfully creamy, fragrant first course with a true Mediterranean heart. Perfect for a light lunch or a speedy supper, it brings together the gentle sweetness of courgettes with the salty punch of Sicilian pecorino, creating an irresistible harmony. A straightforward dish that captures all the charm of traditional Sicilian cooking.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Finely chop the onion and gently sauté it in a large frying pan with the butter and a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
- 2
Add the washed courgettes, cut into chunks, stir and let them soften for a few minutes.
- 3
Pour in the white wine and let it bubble away until fully evaporated.
- 4
Add enough vegetable stock to just cover the vegetables, season with salt, and cook for about 10 minutes, topping up with stock if needed.
- 5
Cook the pasta al dente directly in the pan with the courgettes, gradually adding more stock until everything becomes deliciously creamy.
- 6
Towards the end, stir in a knob of butter, the grated pecorino, and a generous grind of black pepper. Mix well and serve piping hot.
💡 Tips and Variations
Try grating a touch of lemon zest over the top for a fresh twist or swap some pecorino for salty ricotta salata for a different flavour. For a lighter take, leave out the butter and just use extra virgin olive oil.
📦 Storage
- • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of milk or stock to keep the sauce nice and creamy.
🍷 Pairing
This dish pairs beautifully with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Grecanico, a dry, aromatic white wine that complements delicate vegetable dishes perfectly.
Why not give this delightful Sicilian-inspired pasta a go at home? It’s straightforward, comforting, and full of character — ideal for sharing with family or friends around the table. I promise, once you try it, it’ll become a firm favourite in your recipe collection. Happy cooking!
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