2022-11-01
By II Bambino
Italian Cuisine
Main Course
Use the sauté function to cook garlic and chili flakes in olive oil, then quickly cook your fresh pici pasta in the Instant Pot. This allows you to get the pasta and sauce ready at the same time, minimizing cleanup.
When making the sauce, use your induction cooker's precise temperature control to gently infuse the garlic and oil, ensuring it doesn't burn while achieving the perfect flavor balance.
Slice garlic thinly and place in the air fryer at 320°F for 3-4 minutes. These crispy garlic chips are a perfect crunchy topping for your Pici all'Aglio, adding both flavor and texture.
To make Pici all'Aglione, you need to make a pasta dough from scratch. The dough should be firm, but pliable enough to roll into long, thin strands. Don't overwork the dough as this can make it tough.
Rolling the pasta into thin, long strands is key to making Pici all'Aglione. Use a pasta machine or roll it out by hand on a floured surface. The pasta should be about the thickness of spaghetti.
The sauce for Pici all'Aglione is traditionally made with garlic, tomatoes, and hot pepper. The garlic must be cooked slowly over low heat until it becomes tender and sweet. Be careful not to burn the garlic, take a chance on our perspective The Charm of Italian Sautéing.
The tomatoes used in the sauce should be fresh and ripe. Use San Marzano or Roma tomatoes for the best flavor.
Pici all'Aglione should be cooked in a pot of salted boiling water until it's al dente. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, tossing it well to coat.
Pici all'Aglione is best served immediately after being tossed with the sauce. The longer it sits, the more the pasta will absorb the sauce and soften.
Pici all'Aglione is traditionally garnished with freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese and chopped parsley. This adds flavor and freshness to the dish.
Pici all'Aglione can be a bit tricky to make, so don't get discouraged if your first batch doesn't turn out perfectly. Keep practicing and experimenting with the dough and sauce until you find the perfect combination for your taste.
If you're unable to make fresh pasta, you can try using pre-packaged pasta thick spaghetti or bucatini instead. These pasta shapes are similar in texture and flavor to Pici and can hold up well to the Aglione sauce.
Preparation Time 10 min
Cook Time 20 min
Total time 30 min
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