The Olio Nuovo version of our Mission variety delivers exceptionally fresh olive oil, preserving its full, fruity character while adding a touch of bright green freshness compared to the “regular” version. This recipe is excellent with Mission, but truly off-the-charts delicious with Mission Olio Nuovo.
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Jonathan Sciabica
4
5 minutes
15 minutes
My grandmother made this pasta for me after school almost every day. I called it “pastina” because she would use small pasta shapes like riso (orzo). Today I love it with elbow macaroni, but feel free to use your favorite!
1/2 Lb Elbow, Riso, or Orzo Pasta
3 Tbsp Sweet Mission Olio Nuovo
3/4 Cups Pecorino Romano
1 Pinch Fresh Cracked Black Pepper To Taste
Boil water in a small sauce pan, 3/4 full.
While waiting for water to boil, finely grate Pecorino Romano cheese.
Add 1/2 pound (1 cup) Riso shape Pasta to boiling water. Follow instructions on package for cooking time.
Strain cooked pasta. Pour pasta back into pan while still dripping, keeping a little pasta water in the pan.
Drizzle olive oil into pasta. Stir.
Add 1/2 of the cheese to pasta. Stir. Add 1/2 of the remaining cheese, saving a little to sprinkle. Stir.
Crack black pepper onto pasta.
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