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Mitarra'

Enna (Sicilia) — Mother recipe · en it

Mitarra' is a delicious homemade pasta, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, traditionally served with a rich tomato sauce.

⏱️ 20 min prep + 35 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media

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Ingredients

  • 250 grams of flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 300 grams of ripe tomatoes
  • 50 grams of onion
  • 50 grams of parsley
  • 1 tablespoon of vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour with a little water and a pinch of salt. Add the eggs and mix until you get a homogeneous dough.
  2. Make a cross in the middle of the dough and divide it into two parts. Flatten each part with a damp cloth.
  3. Cook the tomatoes in a pan with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Finely chop them.
  4. In a frying pan, sauté the onion and garlic. Add the chopped tomatoes and parsley. Cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, adding a little water occasionally.
  5. Prepare the flattened dough and cut it into thin strips. Cook the strips in salted water for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve the mitarra' in a warm plate, covered with the rich tomato sauce.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

The story

Mitarra' is a traditional Sicilian dish originating from the city of Enna, where it was traditionally prepared only in households for many years. Its preparation is a family secret, passed down through generations.

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