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Pizzoccheri della Valtellina – Ricetta tradizionale

This is a typical dish from the Valtellina area of Lake Como, Italy. It is a pasta dish made with cheese and vegetables. Pizzoccheri pasta consists of ca. 80 % of buckwheat and of 20% simple wheat flour and its shape is similar to tagliatelle.

Ingredients for approximately 4 portions:

Preparation: Peel and chop the potatoes into middle-sized cubes and cook in salted water. Clean the cabbage and cut it into strips and add it to the pot of potatoe cubes. For the last 10-15 minutes add in the pasta. Next cut the cheese into thin slices. Melt some butter in a pan and brown the clove of garlic (first use the garlic press) and add some sage leaves. Pour the pizzoccheri, potatoes and cabbage into a colander and leave to drain off the excess water for a few minutes then add them into the pan along with the browned garlic, butter and dage. Stir the ingredients in the pan and then add the slices of cheese. Add a pinch of pepper (to your taste) and garnish the dish with some ground parmesan cheese. To accompany the meal a lovely glass of dry red wine from Valtellina adds the finishing touch.