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Better than Fries! Authentic Italian Potatoes and Peppers recipe. One-pan dinner in minutes!
If you’re looking for the ultimate Italian comfort food, you’ve found it! Today, I’m sharing an authentic recipe from Southern Italy: Patate e Peperoni alla Calabrese (Calabrian Style Potatoes and Peppers). This traditional dish is simple, budget-friendly, and packed with incredible Mediterranean flavors.
In this video, I’ll show you the secret to getting those perfectly crispy, golden-brown potatoes and tender, sweet peppers using just one pan. No oven needed! It’s the perfect side dish for a family dinner or a hearty vegetarian main course.

In this video, you will learn:
How to prepare potatoes and peppers for the best texture.
The traditional Calabrian method for pan-frying to get that authentic “rustico” taste.
Tips for seasoning and achieving the perfect crispiness without burning.
This recipe is a staple in Italian homes, especially in Calabria, and it’s guaranteed to become a new favorite in your kitchen too!

Ingredients:
– Potatoes (best if starchy)
– Bell Peppers (red or yellow for sweetness)
– Onion
– Extra Virgin Olive Oil
– Salt, pepper
– Chili pepper (optional)

🖨️ Printable recipe with complete guide:
https://open.substack.com/pub/ricettefresche/p/better-than-fries-the-ultimate-one?r=7x6mpj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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28 Comments

  1. Hi, inspired by your previous dishes I cook the same as this the only difference I put pees in as well. The point is it was only your insperation that I did it. Keep going young and both of you stay well. 🎉🎉🎉

  2. Buonasera marina. In Calabria , il peproncino non deve essere facoltativo , ma sempre presente.
    Ti mando tanto affetto e tanto baci ❤❤
    Un bacione al cagnolino . È adorabile 😘😘
    Penso solo a te ❤❤

  3. es ist nahezu ALLES besser als Pommes, aber fast NICHTS besser als Pizza. 😅🎉
    Und unschlagbar in Sachen Sweetness ist Ihr Sous-Chef‼️💯😍🥰😍
    Sie haben 2 Küchen 🤔
    So wie in Amerika jedes Schlafzimmer ein eigenes Bad braucht… 😆
    😉👍🏻

  4. My mother used to make that quite frequently. At the end she would add 2 beaten eggs, It was delicious.

  5. This looks amazing! Thank you for sharing such a lovely recipe. I really enjoyed watching, and I’ll definitely be back for more. Just joined your channel! 😊

  6. Good morning, my friend and thank you for sharing another yummy recipe. The potato recipe turned out delicious great recipe thank you and have a blessed day with your family🙏😋👏👏💕🌏

  7. Ciao Cara Mia 🥔👑 Come Stai 🥀 SEMBRA DELIZIOSO 😋. I love how you make simple things look so elegant. Leftovers would make a great omelette 🥚🥚. Don't forget the Reggiano Cheese in the eggs. Have a Blessed and Beautiful Day. Ti Amo Amica Mio 💞 Dio Ti Benedica 🇺🇸✝️🇮🇹🧑‍🍳💘🥰😘

  8. Привет из КЗ
    ЕЩЕ ОДИН ЗАМЕЧАТЕЛЬНЫЙ РЕЦЕПТ,ЛЮБЛЮ ЛЮБОЕ БЛЮДО ИЗ КАРТОШКИ,СПАСИБО,ЧТО ДЕЛИТЕСЬ
    😂❤

  9. Scusate, ma questa ricetta la faceva mia nonna fin quando purtroppo nn è mancata…. Ora… va bene che tutti vogliono cucinare.. e mettere video!! Però almeno , forse… qlcosa di più originale??!!🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️… perché se no pure io mi metto a fare video!!! E di sicuro… qlche ingenuo guarderà!! E mi metterà pure like!!🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ scusate….

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