A special combination of ricotta and pistachio
The Italian cuisine is known for its ability to prepare surprisingly flavourful dishes with simple ingredients.
Tigullio Ricotta e Pistacchio is a creamy Italian pasta sauce in which the softness of ricotta is combined with a subtle nutty pistachio accent.
The sauce has a smooth texture and pairs excellently with all types of Italian pasta. With a jar of 185 grams, you can prepare a tasty meal without much preparation.
Tigullio – Italian inspiration in a glass jar
Tigullio is an Italian brand known for its range of pestos and pasta sauces.
With the Ricotta e Pistacchio variant, Tigullio offers an accessible combination of soft dairy, pistachio, and vegetables.
This sauce contains 6% ricotta and 2% pistachio. Zucchini, sunflower oil, and potato are the main ingredients.
The result is not a concentrated pistachio pesto, but a mild, creamy pasta sauce that combines particularly well with both short and long pasta.
What makes Tigullio Ricotta e Pistacchio special?
Soft ricotta
Ricotta gives the sauce a pleasantly mild and creamy character.
A subtle pistachio flavour
The pistachios provide a light nutty accent that pairs beautifully with the ricotta and vegetables.
Ready to use immediately
You do not need to prepare the sauce for a long time. A bit of warm pasta water is enough to mix it more easily with the pasta.
Gluten-free
According to the producer, this pasta sauce is gluten-free. Combine it with gluten-free pasta when you want to prepare a completely gluten-free dish.
Which pasta goes well with ricotta and pistachio?
Farfalle: the pleated butterfly shape pairs excellently with creamy sauces.
Fusilli: the spiral shape easily holds the sauce.
Penne Rigate: the tubes and ridges hold the sauce well.
Tagliatelle: wide ribbons for a soft, creamy pasta meal.
Mezze Maniche: short, sturdy pasta for a richer combination with vegetables and cheese.
Recipe: Farfalle con Ricotta e Pistacchio
Italian butterfly pasta with creamy ricotta-pistachio sauce.
Ingredients for 2 people
180–200 g Italian farfalle
1 jar of Tigullio Ricotta e Pistacchio, 185 g
20 g unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
20 g freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
A few leaves of fresh basil
Freshly ground black pepper
A bit of pasta water
Preparation
Bring a large pot of water to the boil and add a limited amount of salt.
Cook the farfalle according to the instructions on the package.
Meanwhile, roughly chop the pistachios.
Scoop the Tigullio Ricotta e Pistacchio into a large bowl or pan.
Save a few tablespoons of pasta water before draining the pasta.
Mix a bit of warm pasta water into the sauce until it becomes soft and creamy.
Add the warm farfalle and gently stir.
Divide the pasta between two plates.
Finish with the chopped pistachios, Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil.
Add a little black pepper to taste.
The secret of Nonna Kelvini
For this sauce, use slightly less salt in the cooking water than usual. The sauce already contains salt. For an extra festive presentation, add a few freshly chopped, unsalted pistachios just before serving. This creates a delightful contrast between the creamy sauce and the crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
Courgette, sunflower oil, potato, glucose syrup, ricotta 6% (whey, cream, salt, acidity regulator: citric acid), salt, almonds, pistachios 2%, milk proteins, vegetable fibres (potato, bamboo), whey powder, concentrate of spirulina and apple, acidity regulator: lactic acid, natural flavouring, turmeric and dill.
Allergens
Contains: MILK, ALMONDS and PISTACHIOSNUTS.
May contain traces of: other NUTS and EGG.
Glutenvrij volgens de producent.
Nutritional values per 100 grams
| Nutritional value | Amount |
|---|
| Energy | 1508 kJ / 365 kcal |
| Fats | 33 g |
| Of which saturated fatty acids | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Of which sugars | 6.9 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.3 g |
| Proteins | 2.8 g |
| Salt | 3.3 g |
Storage advice
Store the unopened jar at room temperature, in a dry place and out of direct sunlight.
After opening, store for a maximum of five days in the refrigerator. The producer advises covering the sauce with a layer of olive oil.
Product information
Producer: Star Stabilimento Alimentare S.p.A., Italy
Brand: Tigullio
Product: Ricotta and Pistachio
Contents: 185 grams
Ricotta: 6%
Pistachio: 2%
Packaging: Glass jar
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