Cavatelli with Speck, Potato Cream, and Arugula

Cavatelli with speck, potato cream, and arugula is a dish that combines rustic flavors with the elegance of the smoky taste of speck and the freshness of arugula. Here is the recipe you can try:

Ingredients

• 400g of fresh cavatelli
• 200g of speck cut into strips
• 3 medium potatoes
• 100g of fresh arugula
• 100ml of cooking cream
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. First, peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Put them in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
2. In a large pan, fry the garlic cloves in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and remove them as soon as they are golden brown.
3. Add the speck strips to the pan and let them cook until they become crispy.
4. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and blend them with an immersion blender, adding cream until a smooth and homogeneous cream is obtained. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cook the cavatelli in plenty of salted water according to the package instructions or until they are al dente.
6. Drain the cavatelli and add them to the pan with the speck, stir to flavor.
7. Serve the cavatelli topped with a spoonful of potato cream and a handful of fresh arugula. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

This recipe is a wonderful combination of flavors and textures: the sweetness of the potatoes, the smoky taste of the speck, and the spicy and slightly bitter touch of the arugula, which adds freshness and color to the dish. Enjoy your meal!