Sardinian Toasted Pasta with Chestnut Sauce Recipe

Name: Sardinian Toasted Pasta with Chestnut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (7 g) sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, diced; 1 cup (235 ml) carrot juice; 1 cup (235 ml) dry white wine (such as Chardonnay); 1 cup (235 ml) water; 1 sprig thyme; 3 bay leaves; 8 large dates, pitted and diced; 1 package (12 ounces, or 340 g) small pasta (ideally Fregola Sarda); 8 ounces (227 g) chestnuts, chopped (ideally fresh and roasted, or canned), with some larger and smaller pieces; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon (3 g) finely chopped chives; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) smoked olive oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon (7 g) sweet paprika
1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter
1/2 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 cup (235 ml) carrot juice
1 cup (235 ml) dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
1 cup (235 ml) water
1 sprig thyme
3 bay leaves
8 large dates, pitted and diced
1 package (12 ounces, or 340 g) small pasta (ideally Fregola Sarda)
8 ounces (227 g) chestnuts, chopped (ideally fresh and roasted, or canned), with some larger and smaller pieces
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon (3 g) finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons (30 ml) smoked olive oil

1
In a small, nonstick skillet over medium heat, toast the paprika until it begins to brown around the edges and starts to smoke.
2
Remove from heat.
3
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the paprika, onion, and garlic.
4
Cook until the onion is translucent.
5
Add the carrot juice, wine, water, thyme, bay leaves, and dates and bring to a boil.
6
Add the pasta and cook for 10 minutes until most of the liquid absorbs and the pasta is al dente.
7
Set aside the larger pieces of chestnut and fold the smaller pieces into the pasta.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Remove the bay leaves and sprinkle with the large pieces of chestnut and chive.
10
Drizzle with smoked olive oil immediately before serving.

323

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon (7 g) sweet paprika, 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, 1/2 yellow onion, diced, 4 cloves garlic, diced, and more.

Yes, Sardinian Toasted Pasta with Chestnut Sauce 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.

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Sardinian Toasted Pasta with Chestnut Sauce

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