Cpk Mushroom Strozzapreti Recipe is the best, and it will win you over even if you are not a mushroom person.
The pasta dough is made with Cpk flour and just one egg, while we use only a few sautéed mushrooms to fill these noodles up with tons of flavor.
These tender little crests go well with any sauce or condiment and are perfect for stuffing or rolling.
Contents
How to make Cpk Mushroom Strozzapreti Recipe
Ingredients:
- 150 grams of strozzapreti pasta (stracchino)
- 1.5 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 200 grams of mushrooms, cut into thin slices
- Salt, to taste
- Cracked pepper, to taste
- 2 onions, chopped finely (optional)
Instructions:
1. Pour a pot full of water. Preheat the oven to 200˚C and place the oven rack in the middle position. Place a large and deep skillet on the stove-top over medium heat.
2. While the water is heating up, prepare your ingredients for the recipe and ensure you have them already. The strozzapreti does not need to be cooked, and we are here to dry it off.
3. Once you boil it, just let it sit in hot water for about 5 minutes. You can use any small pasta such as farfalle or orecchiette instead of strozzapreti if you want, but they will take a little longer than 5 minutes to cook because they are larger and thicker.
4. While waiting for the pasta to boil, it is time to cook our mushrooms! Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil (or a little less if you prefer) in the skillet and sauté your sliced mushrooms over medium-high heat.
5. Season the mushrooms with a pinch of salt and pepper while cooking.
6. Stir frequently until they have reduced their volume by ½ and look cooked outside but still tender inside (about 8 minutes).
7. While the mushrooms are cooking, grate your mozzarella with a fine cheese grater.
8. Once the strozzapreti has cooked and is just barely soft to the bite, transfer it to a strainer and run cold water over them until they cool down.
9. Drain your pasta (reserving some pasta water) and add it to a large bowl. Grate each mushroom slice over your strozzapreti or pass them through a garlic press.
Add the grated mozzarella, a pinch of salt and pepper, and any leftover pasta water to your bowl and mix until well combined. You can now use your hands to form the dough into small balls and lay them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
10. Once your mushrooms are done, transfer them to the skillet, add 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper and drizzle some olive oil over them.
11. Let the mushrooms cook for a couple of minutes, then add your chopped onions (if using) and sauté for about 1 more minute.
12. Place a large deep skillet on the stove-top over medium heat. Pour a little olive oil in it, and once hot, add your strozzapreti ball to it.
13. Once you see some golden brown toasty stuff from the surface of the pan, place a lid on top of the skillet and let them cook for another 30 seconds or so. Use a large spatula to transfer them to a bowl and repeat the same process for all your balls.
14. Serve with some freshly grated Parmigiano or pecorino! Enjoy!
Nutrition facts of Cpk Mushroom Strozzapreti Recipe
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 |
| Carbohydrates | 5.2g |
| 5.2g | 2.8g |
| Protein | 5.4g |
| Fiber | 1.8g |
| 1.8g | 3.4g |
Health Benefits of Cpk Mushroom Strozzapreti Recipe
The fiber in strozzapreti has a low glycemic index and will keep you feeling fuller for longer. It is also good to prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins.
The mozzarella cheese that we added has lots of calcium which helps maintain a healthy skeletal system. It is also important for producing hormones and enzymes from the liver and promotes healthy blood clotting.
Amazing 5 Freezing Ideas of Cpk Mushroom Strozzapreti Recipe
1. Freeze the strozzapreti dough in a single layer on a baking sheet before baking. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months.
2. Before creating your strozzapreti balls, fry them on a nonstick pan over medium-high heat for about 30 seconds on each side and freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet or plate.
Once they are fully frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or ziplock bag and store them for up to 1 month.
3. Add your crusty pieces of country bread and freeze them until you are ready to bake the strozzapreti balls. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months.
4. Freeze the strozzapreti balls before stuffing them with mushrooms and onions. Then remove as much of the excess moisture as you can from these sausages by placing them in an oven-proof dish without any extra humidity for 2 hours at 200˚C (just like steaks). Once done, store them in an airtight container or ziplock bag and keep them for up to 1 month.
5. Add your strozzapreti balls to a deep pot of boiling salted water and cook until they float to the surface (about 2 minutes).
Remove from the pot and place in a bowl of ice-cold water for 5 minutes. Remove from the cold water and site on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag and store for 3 months.
Is It Healthy?
The recipe of a chain restaurant or fast food is usually not healthy, and it adds lots of extra fat and sugar to our foods. Recipes on this blog are healthy alternatives to the real deal, but they are just as delicious as the original ones!
Is It Gluten-Free?
If you use gluten-free flour, they will be gluten-free. The recipe is also very adaptable, and you can add any of your favorite spices or herbs to them (such as oregano, basil, or rosemary).
You can also add some roasted tomatoes or grilled zucchini from the grill to them, and it will turn out delicious!
How to store?
I have chosen to store them in the freezer because they are just as delicious when frozen. They can be stored in a freezer bag or an airtight container, lasting up to 3 months.
If you choose to freeze them, you need to defrost them before cooking so the result will be a little crusty outside but still tender inside.
The Bottom Line
The strozzapreti recipe is an amazing gluten-free alternative to the classic Italian dish, which can be made repeatedly.
The recipe is very simple to execute and doesn’t require many ingredients. The only downside is that making some of the elements takes a little of your time; however, they are not particularly hard to make.
