Pasta with Potato Sauce alla Decaro |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
6 medium boiling potatoes (about 2 pounds) |
1 large onion, chopped |
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
3 cups water plus additional if necessary |
1 pound rigatoni or penne |
accompaniment: freshly grated parmesan |
Directions:
1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet cook onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Add parsley, potatoes, salt, pepper, and water plus additional if necessary to barely over potatoes and simmer, covered, until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
2. While potatoes are cooking, in a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to boil for pasta.
3. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and drain in a colander. Return pasta to kettle and add potato mixture, tossing gently to combine well.
4. Serve pasta with Parmesan to taste.
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