Bite with Belkys: Paccheri Pasta from Ni. Do. Caffe and Mozzarella Bar

The Chef and Owner: Luca Taretto

The Restaurant: Ni. Do. Caffe and Mozzarella Bar

The Dish: Paccheri Pasta

Ingredients:

1 lb. of Italian sausage

1 package of paccheri pasta

2 Tbs of extra virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove

1/2 red onion, diced small

1 stalk of celery

1/2 a carrot, diced in small cubes

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1/2 glass of merlot wine

1 large Idaho potato, diced in small cubes

2 Tbs of vegetable broth

2 Tbs of butter

1 cup of provolone cheese, sliced

parmesan cheese

Method of Preparation:

-Begin by peeling and breaking up Italian sausage. Then, start cooking the paccheri pasta in boiling salted water for about 12-14 minutes.

-In a hot pan, drizzle some extra virgin olive oil and flavor it with a garlic clove. When the garlic turns golden-brown, remove it. Then, sauté diced red onion, celery and carrots. Season the mixed vegetables with salt and pepper.

-Now, add the sausage. When cooking the sausage, try to keep it all separated.

-After, pour in a splash of red wine and let it reduce. At the restaurant, they like to use merlot.

-Next, add diced potato and vegetable broth and cook it for another five to six minutes. Now, add butter to thicken up the sauce.

-Lastly, toss the sauce with the pasta and add some provolone cheese.

To Plate:

Simply serve the pasta and top it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. You can garnish the dish with chopped parsley and a sprig of rosemary.

Serves: 4

Serving Suggestion: Chianti Classico

Note:

Take a printed copy of the recipe to the restaurant for a complimentary dessert. (Valid one month from the air date.)

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Ni. Do. Caffe and Mozzarella Bar

7295 Biscayne Blvd.

Miami, FL 33138

(305) 960-7022

http://www.nidocaffe.com