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Trapani-Style Patate Vastase: A Rustic, Melty Potato Bake
Discover how to make Trapani’s hearty and flavour-packed patate vastase—a Sicilian side dish bursting with potatoes, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes!
📖 What is it
Discover how to make Trapani’s hearty and flavour-packed patate vastase—a Sicilian side dish bursting with potatoes, mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg potatoes
- ✓ 200 g cherry tomatoes
- ✓ 50 g butter
- ✓ 2 onions
- ✓ 200 g mozzarella
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle
- ✓ salt, to taste
- ✓ oregano, to taste
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re after a rich and satisfying side, look no further than patate vastase alla trapanese. This traditional recipe hails from the pizzerias of Trapani and has since become a beloved staple across Sicily. Here, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and mozzarella come together in a warm, gooey hug that’s redolent of home and the Mediterranean sunshine.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Peel and chop the potatoes into medium-sized chunks, then thinly slice the onions.
- 2
Place the potatoes and onions in a roasting dish, season with salt, pepper, oregano, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- 3
Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C for 30 minutes, giving everything a gentle stir halfway through.
- 4
Dice the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella. After the initial roasting time, scatter them over the potatoes along with the butter broken into small pieces.
- 5
Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes until the mozzarella has melted beautifully and the potatoes are golden.
- 6
Serve the *patate vastase alla trapanese* piping hot, finished with a drizzle of cold olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh oregano.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a stronger flavour, swap the mozzarella for caciocavallo or provola cheese. Toss in black olives or capers to capture even more of Trapani’s authentic taste!
📦 Storage
- • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • Reheat in the oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes to bring back that lovely, gooey texture.
- • Freezing isn’t recommended as it can change the potatoes’ texture.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy these patate vastase with a glass of Delia Nivolelli Rosso Riserva—a full-bodied, velvety red that complements the sweetness of the onions and the creamy mozzarella beautifully.
Why not bring a slice of Sicilian sunshine into your own kitchen with this comforting tray bake? It’s a fuss-free way to impress family and friends, with flavours that you’ll want to keep coming back to. Serve it up at your next gathering and watch it disappear before your eyes—this is truly home cooking with a Mediterranean heart.
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