In an exclusive collaboration with Chef Renato Bernardi, we’ve created a series of gourmet recipes, designed to be replicated in your kitchen with the help of our selected products. Each month, we offer a new culinary creation, and for August, we are proud to present a dish rich in flavors and colors: Straw and Hay Pasta with White Porchetta Ragout, Grilled Green Tomatoes, and Basil Pesto. This recipe is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can transform into a culinary work of art when combined with mastery and creativity.
INGREDIENTS FOR 4 SERVINGS:
- Straw and Hay Pasta: 300g
- Porchetta: 250g
- Porchetta cooking liquid: 50ml
- Chili pepper: as needed
- Green Tomatoes: 4 units
- Fresh basil: 200g
- Pine nuts: 30g
- White Wine: 100cl
- Grana Padano cheese: 100g
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Extra virgin olive oil: as needed
- Salt and green peppercorns: as needed
Instructions:
- Start by sautéing the garlic in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, add the chili pepper and the diced porchetta, being careful to save the crackling for the final garnish. Deglaze with white wine and season with the porchetta cooking liquid.
- Prepare the pesto by crushing the pine nuts with the Grana Padano, fresh basil, and a drizzle of oil until you achieve a creamy and smooth consistency.
- Grill the green tomatoes, previously washed and cut in half, until well marked.
- Cook the Straw and Hay pasta in plenty of salted water, drain it al dente, and toss it in the prepared porchetta sauce.
- Arrange the grilled tomato on the plate, creating a nest with the pasta in the center. Complete the dish with crispy porchetta crackling pieces and delicately place quenelles of basil pesto alongside.
- Garnish the dish as desired and serve this culinary delight, which is sure to win over even the most discerning palates.
This dish not only celebrates the Italian tradition of good food but also brings a unique sensory experience to the table, where every ingredient plays a fundamental role in creating a perfect balance of flavors and aromas. Straw and Hay Pasta with White Porchetta Ragout, Grilled Green Tomatoes, and Basil Pesto is the ideal choice for a special dinner, where you wish to impress your guests with a dish that speaks of passion, tradition, and culinary innovation.
