Chifferi Pilaf Recipe

Name: Chifferi Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 pound zucchini; 2 green tomatoes or 2 to 3 tomatillos, husked; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 1 pound chifferi or other small ridged pasta, such as pennette; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 cup milk; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 7 to 10 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 pound zucchini
2 green tomatoes or 2 to 3 tomatillos, husked
4 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 pound chifferi or other small ridged pasta, such as pennette
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
7 to 10 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Using a mandoline, cut zucchini into julienne.
3
Using a sharp knife, julienne tomatoes or tomatillos.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large casserole over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter, and add garlic.
6
Saute until softened and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
7
Add zucchini and tomatoes or tomatillos, and gently toss until warmed through.
8
Add pasta, chicken broth, milk, and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Stir well, cover and bake 4 minutes.
10
Remove from oven and stir well.
11
Cover pan, return to oven and continue to bake until pasta is al dente, about 5 to 7 minutes.
12
Remove pan from oven and discard the garlic cloves.
13
Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, cheese and basil.
14
Pour into a warm bowl, and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound zucchini, 2 green tomatoes or 2 to 3 tomatillos, husked, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Chifferi Pilaf falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chifferi Pilaf

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