Penne al Baffo a very easy recipe to prepare when you just don’t have time but at the same time you want a completely tasty first course that everyone likes. Penne al baffo is prepared simply with tomato sauce, cream and prosciutto in strips and is creamy, it is so called because when you eat it there is a serious risk of getting your mustache dirty for those who have it and your mouth in general. Fun and tasty they are really prepared in a snap and there are many variations, for example you can use cooked ham in slices or cubes but also use speck or other cured meats you want.
Ingredients :
- 350g (12 oz) penne pasta
- 300ml (1¼ cups) tomato passata (strained tomatoes)
- 300ml (1¼ cups) heavy cream
- ½ shallot, finely chopped
- 30ml (2 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
How to make Penne al Baffo:
- We take the frying pan and heat a little oil, add chopped shallot and let it brown then add tomato puree, a pinch of salt and cream. We stir everything and let it cook for 5-10 minutes.
- We cook the pasta and then drain it directly al dente in the pan.
- We stir everything well adding a sprinkle of parsley and serve, you will see these creamy Penne al Baffo will please everyone!
Bon Appétit!
