Dried Zucchini, Pancetta and Potatoes (in Tomato Sauce)
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5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Dried Zucchini, Pancetta and Potatoes (in Tomato Sauce)
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A typical pancetta, zucchini and potato dish made in Italy.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dried zucchini
- 2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin (good quality)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic or 3 cloves
- ⅛ tsp hot pepper OPTIONAL (fresh or dried, to taste)
- 4 oz pancetta (omit if vegetarian)
- 2 medium potatoes or 3, organic if possible
- ¾ cup tomato puree fresh or good quality tomato puree in jars
- ¾ cup water or more
- 1 bay leaf or 2
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt or sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Start by soaking the dried zucchini with very hot water (not from the tap-heat it up).
- Set aside for about half an hour or until the zucchini has softened.
- Meanwhile, slice the pancetta, and cut the potatoes into bite sized pieces and set aside.
- (If the potatoes will be cut more than a few minutes ahead of when you’ll be using them, keep them in a bowl covered in water, so they don’t turn brown; this applies to every recipe).
- Rinse the zucchini and drain well; set aside.
- In a medium sized pot over medium to medium-high heat, add the olive oil and fry off the garlic, bay leaves, pancetta and hot pepper, if using.
- Brown the garlic and pancetta, just a little, then add the zucchini.
- Next, add the tomatoes or puree and then the water (if you would like to make this without tomatoes, just add water at this point).
- It will look like this. Add salt, and bring it to a boil; then lower to a simmer.Add the potatoes, a little more salt, and stir well. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are cooked, stirring occasionally. If it is drying up too much and the potatoes aren’t cooked, add more water as needed.
- Remove from heat, taste to see if it needs more salt, and add black pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- If you don't have dried zucchini, this recipe won't really work without it. Try dehydrating some this coming summer.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 bowl
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
384mg
(16%)
Potassium
1186mg
(34%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
521IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1186mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 521IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
48 reviews
Excellent
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