Tonnarelli with san pietrino cacio pepe and courgette flowers they are an intense and enveloping dish. A reinterpretation of the classic Roman cacio e pepe, famous throughout the world for its goodness and simplicity. To accompany her courgette flowers, which go perfectly with this seasoning. Very important the choice of pasta. Tonnarelli are characterized by a square shape given to them by the instrument with which they are made, the guitar. The durum wheat semolina dough gives this format a porous consistency. Each forkful will collect the right seasoning, to make every bite a pleasure.
Tonnarelli cheese, pepper and courgette flowers
Ingredients
- tonnarelli 400 g
- courgette flowers 200 g
- bacon 150 g
- pecorino romano 100 g
- pepper 20 g
- extra virgin olive oil 50 ml
- garlic 1 clove
- salt 10 g
Preparation
The first thing to do to prepare the tonnarelli cheese, pepper and courgette flowers is to clean the courgette flowers. Remove the stems and pistils, then cut them in strips. Also cut the bacon into strips and brown it in a non-stick pan until it loses all the fat and becomes very crunchy. Keep it aside. In another pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and brown a clove of garlic. Add the courgette flowers and cook them for a few minutes.
Keep aside. In a bowl, combine the grated pecorino, black pepper and a little pasta cooking water. Dilute until you obtain a thick cream. Drain the pasta al dente and immediately transfer it to the pan with the courgette flowers. Also add the crispy bacon and sauté everything. Turn off the heat and pour the pecorino cream over the pasta. Stir and plate. Your tonnarelli cheese, pepper and courgette flowers they are ready. Enjoy your meal.