Passatelli Recipe

Passatelli is a traditional Italian pasta made with breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano, eggs, and nutmeg.

It is often served in a clear broth but can also be served with various sauces.

Here's a recipe for Passatelli:

Ingredients:

  • 200g breadcrumbs

  • 100g grated Parmesan cheese

  • Three eggs

  • One pinch of nutmeg

  • Salt

  • Pepper

  • 1 liter of vegetable or chicken broth

Instructions:

  1. Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well.

  2. Add the eggs to the mixture and knead until the dough is smooth and compact.

  3. Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot.

  4. Place the passatelli dough into a passatelli maker or a potato ricer with a large-holed disk.

  5. Squeeze the dough through the passatelli maker or ricer and let the passatelli drop into the boiling broth.

  6. Cook the passatelli in the broth for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface.

  7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the passatelli from the broth and transfer them to a serving dish.

  8. Serve the passatelli in the broth or with your desired sauce.

Enjoy your homemade Passatelli!

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