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Fusilli bucati with eggplants and zucchini with primosale cheese

17/11/2023

The combination of eggplants, zucchini, and primosale makes for a fresh and tasty pasta dish, perfect for the hot season or as a light yet satisfying meal. Here is a recipe for preparing Fusilli bucati with eggplants, zucchini, and primosale cheese:

Ingredients

  • 320 g of fusilli bucati
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 150 g of primosale (or another fresh cheese if you prefer)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil to taste
  • (Optional) Chili pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Start by washing and cutting the eggplants and zucchini into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking.

  2. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add the peeled garlic cloves. Let them brown for a few minutes to flavor the oil, then remove them if you prefer a milder taste.

  3. Add the eggplant cubes to the pan and sauté over medium-high heat until they are slightly golden. If necessary, add a little water to prevent them from sticking or burning.

  4. Add the zucchini and continue cooking until they are soft and lightly golden. Season with salt and pepper, and if you like, add a pinch of chili pepper for a spicy touch.

  5. In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fusilli bucati following the instructions on the package for al dente texture.

  6. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, reserving a cup of the cooking water.

  7. Transfer the pasta to the pan with the vegetables and mix well, adding a little of the cooking water to make it creamier.

  8. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with cubed or crumbled primosale cheese, stirring again to let it slightly melt with the heat of the pasta and vegetables.

  9. Add hand-torn fresh basil to keep its aroma intact.

  10. Taste and, if necessary, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

Serve hot or at room temperature to bring out all the flavors of the fresh ingredients. Enjoy your meal!

Curiosity

Primosale is a fresh, light cheese with a short aging process that pairs well with the sweetness of the zucchini and the distinctive flavor of the eggplants, making this dish unique and particularly pleasant to the palate.