Orecchiette alla Pugliese
Orecchiette alla Pugliese is a flavorful and simple Italian pasta dish from Puglia. Featuring pantry staples like garlic, olive oil and pecorino cheese, this creamy and spicy pasta dish is ready in minutes.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 500g orecchiette pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the orecchiette and cook according to package instructions.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the cooked orecchiette directly to the saucepan along with 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the heat and stir in the Pecorino cheese. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- 5
Serve hot, garnished with extra Pecorino cheese if desired.
Chef's Tip
For added texture, try stirring in some fresh Parmesan cheese and some toasted and chopped hazelnuts.
Fun Fact
Orecchiette are traditionally served without a fork - instead, use a spoon to scoop up the goodness and enjoy!
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