PASTA
CHITARRINE ALL'ABRUZZESE- HAND MADE PASTAABRUZZO STYLE
Chitarrine Verdi con Pallottine di Manzo is a delightful dish that hails from the culinary-rich region of Abruzzo, Italy. This dish features hand-made green pasta, known as Chitarrine, which gets its vibrant color from spinach mixed into the dough. The pasta is typically cut using a 'chitarra', a traditional Italian tool that gives the pasta its unique texture and appearance. Accompanying these delightful strands of pasta are 'pallottine di manzo', small, savory meatballs made from seasoned beef, simmered in a rich and hearty tomato sauce. This dish is a beautiful blend of textures and flavors - the freshness of the green pasta perfectly complements the richness of the meatballs and sauce. It's a testament to the rustic and hearty cuisine of Abruzzo.
Recipe and Ingredients for 4 Guests
Ingredients
- For Chitarrine Verdi:
- Spinach: 200 grams
- All-Purpose Flour: 400 grams
- Eggs: 4
- Salt: A pinch
- For Pallottine di Manzo (Meatballs):
- Ground Beef: 500 grams
- Breadcrumbs: 50 grams
- Parmesan Cheese: 30 grams, grated
- Egg: 1
- Garlic Clove: 1, minced
- Parsley: Chopped, to taste
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- For Tomato Sauce:
- Canned Tomatoes: 800 grams, crushed
- Onion: 1, finely chopped
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Basil Leaves: A few, for garnish
- Spinach: 200 grams
- All-Purpose Flour: 400 grams
- Eggs: 4
- Salt: A pinch
- Ground Beef: 500 grams
- Breadcrumbs: 50 grams
- Parmesan Cheese: 30 grams, grated
- Egg: 1
- Garlic Clove: 1, minced
- Parsley: Chopped, to taste
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Canned Tomatoes: 800 grams, crushed
- Onion: 1, finely chopped
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Basil Leaves: A few, for garnish
preparation
- Prepare Pasta Dough: Blanch spinach, blend into a puree. Mix flour, eggs, spinach puree, and salt to form a dough. Knead and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Make Meatballs: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into small balls.
- Cook Meatballs: Brown meatballs in a pan, then set aside.
- Prepare Tomato Sauce: In the same pan, sauté onion, add crushed tomatoes, season, and simmer. Add meatballs to sauce and cook for 20 minutes.
- Roll and Cut Pasta: Roll the dough and cut into Chitarrine using a chitarra or a knife.
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Assemble and Serve: Toss Chitarrine with the meatball sauce, garnish with basil, and serve.
Total Time: Approximately 2 hours
food cost
Estimated Costs
- Ingredients for Chitarrine Verdi: Approximate total cost: ¥20.
- Ground Beef, Breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Egg, Garlic, Parsley for Meatballs: Approximate total cost: ¥60.
- Canned Tomatoes, Onion, Olive Oil, Basil for Sauce: Approximate total cost: ¥25.
Total Cost for 4 Servings
- Ingredients: ¥105
Total Ingredient Cost: ¥105
Cost Per Serving
Cost Per Serving = ¥105 / 4 ≈ ¥26.25 per serving