Pasta with potatoes and Provola cheese

• 15 minutes to prepare • 50 minutes to cook • Serves 4

Italy’s real comfort food is just a forkful away

 

I’m excited to share a comforting and hearty dish that reflects Italy’s rich culinary heritage — pasta with potatoes and Provola cheese. This traditional recipe comes from the southern regions of Italy, particularly Campania and Basilicata, where humble ingredients come together to create a savory and satisfying meal.

This dish is often referred to as “pasta e patate con provola,” and it showcases the Italian knack for transforming simple, everyday ingredients into something extraordinary. The secret lies in the slow cooking of potatoes and pasta together, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully, while the melted provola cheese adds a creamy, smoky richness that elevates the dish. It’s a perfect example of comfort food that’s both hearty and rustic, yet incredibly flavorful.
Perfect for cold days or when you need a dish that feels like a warm hug, this pasta with potatoes and provola is easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying. I hope you enjoy making this timeless Italian classic that celebrates the beauty of simple, authentic ingredients.


Here are ingredients for a 4-serving recipe:

3 potatoes
250 g Provola cheese
250 g mixed pasta
100 g Parmigiano reggiano grated
4 cherry tomatoes
1/2 onion, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 sprigs celery, cut into rounds
500 ml water
EVO oil
salt and pepper

1. Finely chop carrot, onion and celery and keep them aside
2. Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes
3. Chop the Provola cheese as well
4. Pour two tablespoons of EVO oil in a pan and, when it is hot, braise the vegetables
5. Add potatoes and chopped cherry tomatoes to the pan
6. Add half of the water and go on with the cooking for 30 minutes, covered by a lid
7. Add pasta and the rest of the water, and go on with the cooking for about 15 minutes more
8. Add Parmigiano reggiano and Provola cheese and stir to mix. Season with pepper according to your taste

Nutrition Facts are detailed in the table below. Data is provided per serving.