Red Wine Orecchiette with Ricotta Cream and Beetroot

Red Wine Orecchiette with Ricotta Cream and Beetroot

A gourmet recipe that combines the authentic flavors of Puglia pasta with a touch of creativity: orecchiette with red wine paired with a delicate ricotta and beetroot cream. Perfect for a special dinner or a lunch with friends, this combination of flavors enhances the excellence of Pugghia products, offering a unique experience of typical Puglia pasta .

This recipe was created by @luciaeisuoipasticci , using the excellent ingredients of Pugghia . Follow her profile to discover other creative recipes based on typical pasta from Puglia !

Ingredients for Orecchiette

• 400 g of orecchiette with red wine Pugghia , the best typical pasta from Puglia
• 200 g of fresh ricotta
• 1 cooked beetroot (about 150 g)
• 2 Pugghia friselle
• 2 tablespoons of EVO Pugghia oil
• Freshly ground black pepper and pink pepper, to taste
• A few leaves of fresh basil
• Salt to taste
• A glass of rosé wine (optional)

How to Prepare Orecchiette with Pugghia Red Wine

1. Prepare the Ricotta and Beetroot Cream

Blend the cooked beetroot with the ricotta until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream. Add salt to taste and, if you prefer, a drizzle of Pugghia EVO Oil for a more velvety consistency.

2. Cook Orecchiette in Red Wine

Cook the orecchiette with red wine Pugghia in plenty of salted water for 8-10 minutes. Set aside a little of the cooking water. This pasta from Puglia stands out for its rich and unique flavor, ideal for enhancing the ricotta and beetroot cream.

3. Toast the Pugghia Friselle

Crumble the friselle and toast them in a pan with a drizzle of Olio EVO Pugghia until golden. This adds a crunchy note to your typical Apulian pasta dish.

4. Season the Orecchiette

Once cooked, season the orecchiette with the ricotta and beetroot cream, adding cooking water if necessary to obtain the desired consistency.

Sealing and Service

5. Add the Finishing Touch

Garnish the orecchiette with toasted friselle, fresh basil and a sprinkling of black and pink pepper. Pair the dish with a glass of rosé wine to enhance the delicate flavors of the dish. This typical Apulian pasta will become an unforgettable gourmet experience.

Tips for a Perfect Dish

The pink ricotta and beetroot cream gives a spectacular and delicious effect to your pasta dish from Puglia . Using fresh and quality ingredients like those of Pugghia , you will bring to the table all the authenticity of Puglia cuisine . Pugghia EVO Oil is the secret ingredient that will make the difference!

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