MALFADINE ALLA ROMANA (PASTA WITH BACON AND CHEESE SAUCE)

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Malfadine is a hearty ribbon-like pasta that I came across one day in an Italian gourmet shop. I had no idea what to do with the stuff so of course consulted the internet and came across this recipe. In typical fashion, I've tweaked it a bit. If you can't find malfadine, tagliatelle would be an acceptable substitute. My husband and I can eat this entire recipe, but I would imagine the yield would stretch to three people, especially if you serve a salad or vegetable on the side. I always think as I eat this : How could a pasta dish with no garlic taste so good ?

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces mafalda pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped finely
7 ounces lardons or 7 ounces smoked bacon
1 (14 ounce) can chopped imported Italian tomatoes, with liquid
12 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese or 3 tablespoons romano cheese
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • If using bacon, cut into cubes.
  • In a frying pan, saute the onion till softened but not browned.
  • Add the lardons or bacon cubes, and brown them.
  • Add the canned tomatoes and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook the malfadine al dente.
  • Strain (reserving 2 TBS of the water), then pour into the pan with the prepared sauce, adding the reserved 2 TBS pasta water and then leaving the pasta to flavor 1 minute.
  • Add the butter and the parmesan or romano cheese, take the pan off the heat and mix everything well.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Loimata Afoa
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This recipe was a complete disaster. The sauce curdled and the pasta was overcooked.


Little Dice
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The sauce was a bit bland. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to taste.


Hasnain Gujjar
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This dish was a little too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a lighter sauce.


Hess
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, so I omitted it from the recipe. The sauce was still delicious, even without the bacon.


Pennyroyal Tea
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I used a different type of pasta than the recipe called for, but it still turned out great. The sauce was so flavorful that it didn't matter what type of pasta I used.


BLUNT3D
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I added some chopped spinach to the sauce and it was a great addition. The spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Eddie Ray Staggs
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This was my first time making malfadine alla romana and it turned out great. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


michael 54
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of bacon, cheese, and pasta.


hannan kenafarh
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This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sardar Anasbadhana
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The leftovers were even better the next day.


Ijaz Ijaz
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked al dente.


telady barner
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Easy to make and delicious!


Princess Lehari
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This malfadine alla romana was a hit with my family! The bacon and cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.