Black garlic pasta with parmesan & ricotta — a unique, flavor‑rich italian twist

Preparazione

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  Italian cuisine is famous for blending simplicity with bold, rich flavors.

  Black garlic, with its unique sweet–savory taste, can transform even the simplest dishes — pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, chicken… you name it. It can be used as a sauce ingredient or worked directly into a dish. Here, it brings an elegant twist to Parmigiano Reggiano D.O.P. & Galbani Ricotta pasta, turning a classic into a refined, sophisticated meal

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  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your preferred pasta and cook until al dente. If you’re unsure about al dente timing, check the package instructions. For added flavor, you can drop a vegetable or meat stock cube into the cooking water

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  Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside. Save a small amount of the cooking water — it will help adjust the sauce if needed

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  In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced black garlic and cook gently for 2–3 minutes

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  Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes

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  Lower the heat and add Galbani Ricotta or crème fraîche, along with Parmigiano Reggiano.

  Stir well until the sauce becomes smooth and combined. You can add onions for a stronger flavor —

  or even experiment with a hint of 70% dark chocolate shavings for a surprising twist

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  Mix the cooked pasta into the sauce so it’s fully coated

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  Stir in the smoked salmon flakes. Once everything is coated in sauce, remove from the heat.

  If the sauce is too thick, loosen it with a bit of the reserved pasta water

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  Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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  Plate the pasta while hot. Finish with extra Parmesan and finely chopped fresh basil. For an extra gourmet touch, add a few drops of truffle oil or a veil of balsamic glaze just before serving

• • Mix black garlic into a vinaigrette to dress a cold pasta salad with arugula or spinach.

  • Use black garlic in a butter sauce for steak, fish, or roast chicken.

  • Add black garlic to mashed potatoes or sweet potato purée for deeper sweet savory flavor.

  • Make black garlic garlic bread to serve with foie gras or beef carpaccio.

  • Use it in deviled eggs (œufs mimosa) — it adds a delicate, elegant umami note.