Attention fellow pasta lovers. If you’re looking for a guaranteed-amazing recipe for your family or dinner-party guests, here it is. Yotam Ottolenghi’s Pappardelle with Rose Harissa, Black Olives and Capers. The recipe, from the celebrity chef and cookbook author’s Simple cookbook is nothing short of brilliant. Hearty yet vegetarian, zesty, salty, aromatic – pure soul-satisfying deliciousness. It will make you realize that you need Rose Harissa as a staple in your pantry. That and Ottolenghi’s Simple cookbook. If you don’t have it already, it’s definitely time to add it to your kitchen library. (Easy link below to shop it at Indigo.)
Here’s the recipe at Ottolenghi’s site, Pappardelle with Rose Harissa, Black Olives and Capers.
As for a wine pairing with this slightly spicy and super-flavourful dish, I often pick a fruity red wine like a Côte du Rhone or even a Beaujolais Nouveau – and chill it slightly before serving. I’ve found that a sparkling rosé works too. Choose one that’s not bone dry and that hint of sweetness will match perfectly with the spice of the harissa.
Bon appetit!
