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Paccheri in the Sicilian Style

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Paccheri in the Sicilian Style or Paccheri alla Siciliana is a delightful pasta dish that reflects the vibrant and diverse flavors of Sicilian cuisine. Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has a rich culinary heritage shaped by its history and geographical location. Paccheri, large and sturdy tube-shaped pasta, serves as the perfect canvas for the robust and flavorful ingredients found in this Sicilian dish. The sauce, featuring tomatoes, eggplant, olives, capers, and fresh basil, creates a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and briny notes. Paccheri alla Siciliana embodies the essence of Sicily’s culinary creativity and the use of fresh, local ingredients.

Difficulty

  • Moderate

Wine Pairings

  • Not Available

Servings For :

  • 4 People

Timing

  • Approximately 1 hour of preparation and cooking

Cost

  • Inexpensive to moderate

Italy Region

  • Sicilia

Calories

  • Not Available

Ingredients

  • 400g (about 14 oz) of Paccheri pasta
  • 2 large eggplants, diced
  • 1 can (400g) of diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup of black olives, pitted and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of capers, rinsed
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Fresh basil, chopped
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving

Preparation

  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the Paccheri pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced eggplant and sauté until it becomes golden brown and tender.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring until it becomes fragrant.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and rinsed capers. Stir to combine.
  5. Simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Add the cooked Paccheri pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta with the Sicilian sauce.
  7. Stir in the chopped fresh basil.
  8. If needed, add a ladle of the reserved pasta cooking water to achieve the desired consistency.
  9. Serve Paccheri alla Siciliana hot, garnished with grated Pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  10. Enjoy this Sicilian pasta dish that captures the diverse and bold flavors of the island, where each bite of Paccheri alla Siciliana tells a story of culinary creativity and the bounty of Sicily’s local produce.

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