Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on traditional pasta with the Paccheri alla Mezcal recipe. This dish features oversized tubular paccheri filled with a creamy ricotta and herb mixture, all enveloped in a smoky mezcal-infused tomato sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, its unique flavor profile makes it a standout choice for any pasta lover. The combination of rich, savory ingredients brings comfort and sophistication to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces paccheri pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup mezcal
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the paccheri in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add mezcal and let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in ricotta cheese until creamy, then gently fold in the cooked paccheri until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg