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Pasta allo scarpariello

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Scarpariello pasta is a recipe from the Neapolitan tradition. The protagonists of the recipe are simple but rich in taste and representative of the Italian tradition: cherry tomatoes, basil and plenty of pecorino. Are you wondering what scarper means? The meaning of the wordscarpariello is linked to the work of the scarpari, i.e. shoemakers, who at the end of their hard work were repaired with this paste, the result of a few ingredients that were available. We offer you the scarpariello spaghetti with fresh cherry tomatoes and pecorino cheese that will make this fresh dish super creamy. What are you waiting for? Start the recipe!

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Pasta allo-scarpariello

Ingredients

4 people
  • Pecorino Romano DOP 100 gr.
  • Spaghetti 400 gr.
  • Date tomatoes 200 gr.
  • Basil 100 gr.
  • Chili 1
  • Oil q.b.
  • salt q.b.

Method

1

First, add plenty of water to a saucepan, pour the salt and cook the spaghetti al dente.

2

Now take the datterini tomatoes, wash them and cut them in half. In a pan add the oil and then pour the datterini tomatoes. Add 1 fresh chilli without seeds and add the chopped basil.

3

Once the spaghetti is drained, pour it into the pan and let it cook again with the cherry tomatoes. To have a creamy gravy, add a couple of ladles of cooking water and stir over low heat.

4

With the heat off, add Pinna's Pecorino Romano DOP, alternating with other cooking water if necessary, until a creamy and fresh consistency is created.

5

Plate up and serve with plenty of basil leaves and more Pecorino Romano DOP to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy your meal!

Why is it called pasta allo Scarperiello?

It is said that Scarpariello pasta was born in the Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples in the alleys where the "scarpari", i.e. shoemakers, once lived. Some say that the wives and sisters of these shoemakers, not having much time to dedicate to the kitchen, prepared a "quick meal" during their lunch break: the Scarpariello, in fact. According to another thesis, however, this dish was invented by the shoemakers who combined the ingredients given away by customers who were unable to pay. In fact, many customers of the "scarparo" were farmers and shepherds and, not having the economic means to pay in cash, they offered cheese to settle the bill. The day of the "Scarpariello" was Monday, the day of rest for the "scarpari", when everything that customers had given as gifts was collected and cooked together with the leftover ragù on Sunday.

Where did Scarpariello pasta originate?

It is said that Scarpariello pasta was born in the Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples in the alleys where the "scarpari", i.e. shoemakers, once lived.

How is the original Scarpariello prepared?

It is prepared with a sauce based on cherry tomatoes, enriched during the creaming phase with grated cheese. A first course of Campania origins, easy, and excellent for recycling leftovers.

What pasta is used for Scarpariello?

As for pasta, in addition to spaghetti, paccheri di Gragnano are generally used, but pennette or bucatini alla Scarperiello are also excellent.

Ricetta di : Pinna Formaggi

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