Pasta potatoes and eggs

17/11/2023

Pasta potatoes and eggs is a simple and comforting dish, typical of Italian home cooking. Here I will provide you with a classic version of this recipe, with a touch that makes it special.

Ingredients

320 g of short pasta (such as ditalini, mixed pasta or fusilli)
2 medium-sized potatoes
4 eggs
1 small onion
80 g of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
(Optional) A sprig of fresh parsley

Preparation

Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them into small cubes. Peel and finely slice the onion.
Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook them for about 10-15 minutes, or until they soften.
In the meantime, in a large frying pan, sauté the onion with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil until it becomes transparent and slightly golden.
Cook the eggs in a pan with boiling water for 8-9 minutes to get hard-boiled eggs. Once ready, cool them under cold water, peel them, and cut them into wedges or pieces.
When the potatoes are almost done, add the pasta to the water and cook according to the timings indicated on the package.
Drain the pasta and potatoes keeping a little of the cooking water; add them to the frying pan with the onion.
Stir carefully, adding a little of the reserved cooking water to keep the mixture soft and creamy.
Finally, add the egg slices and grated Parmesan cheese, and gently combine to not break up the eggs too much. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
(Optional) Serve garnished with chopped fresh parsley for a touch of freshness and color.

Curiosity

Pasta potatoes and eggs is a versatile dish that lends itself to many regional variations in Italy; for a Neapolitan variation, you can enrich it with diced provola or mozzarella for creaminess and meltiness.

If you prefer, you can experiment by adding crispy speck or pancetta for a more intense flavor and a varied texture.

I wish you a good appetite and fun in preparing this comforting dish!