Video recipe by Marco Valletta, chef National Italian Cooks, for Pasta Zara.
A very colorful recipe. Starting with green noodles, to switch to peas, ham, peppers, red onion and ricotta. Colored like Arlecchino, the famous mask of the Italian Carnival.
Arlecchino noodles
Ingredients for 4 people
400 g of green noodles Pasta Zara
150 g of grilled peppers
150 g of peas
120 g sheep’s milk ricotta cheese
100 g raw ham
60 g red onion
50 g parmesan
Black pepper
Salt
Process
Cook the green noodles in plenty of salted boiling water for the suggested cooking time indicated on the package, so the pasta will remain “al dente” bite.
In a non-stick aluminium pan warm up the oil. Cut the red onion and brown it in the pan. Cut in small pieces the grilled peppers and the ham in slices, pour them into pan and stir well. Add also the peas and stir. Add the ricotta and keep stirring. If necessary, add some water or broth to mix at best. Use a sprinkle of black pepper on top. Once cooked, drain the noodles in a pot and sauté over high heat. Add the parmesan and serve.