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Balanzoni with Parmesan Cream, Guanciale, and Crushed Pistachios

Balanzoni with Parmesan Cream, Guanciale and Pistachio Crumb

A simple and delicious first course, perfect to enjoy in good company.

PREPARATION: 15 min
COOKING: 3/4 min
TOTAL TIME: 18/19 min
SERVINGS: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 400 g of Balanzoni
  • 100 g of grated Parmesan
  • Pepper to taste
  • 80 g of Guanciale
  • Pistachio Crumb to taste

PREPARATION

  • Brown the Guanciale in a pan until it reaches the right crispness
  • Bring a pot with plenty of salted water to the boil
  • Take a ladle of cooking water and pour it into a bowl containing the Parmesan and mix until you obtain a cream
  • Once the water has come to the boil, drop the Balanzoni into the pot and after 3 minutes drain them
  • Finish preparing the Balanzoni in the pan with the Guanciale, pour in the Parmesan Cream and season with some Pepper
  • To finish, add the Pistachio Crumb over the Balanzoni

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