Giacominas Authentic Pasta Asciutta Recipes

PASTA ASCIUTTA

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cube (cut to 3/4-1 inch pieces).
• Boil potatoes in salted water till tender.
• Do not over-cook.
• Meanwhile, steam string beans till tender but still crisp and set aside with potatoes.
• In a heavy skillet or cast iron frying pan, heat oil and add halved cloves of garlic and finely chopped onion.
• Saute till golden crisp.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta noodles in salted water.
• Cook aldente (cooked just right).
• Drain, add potatoes, string beans and toss gently.
• Add butter to heated garlic and onion sauce to melt.
• Pour sauce over pasta mixture, add pepper, parmesan cheese and work through very gently.
• Serve this pasta dish with extra parmesan cheese and french bread.

GIACOMINA'S AUTHENTIC PASTA ASCIUTTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender. Be careful to not overcook. Drain, and set aside. Meanwhile, steam string beans for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
• In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium low heat and add garlic and onion. Saute until golden and crisp. Add butter, and heat until melted.
• Add potatoes, green beans, Parmesan, and the garlic and onion mixture to pasta, and gently toss. Season with salt and pepper.