- It became too dry.
- You probably fried it too long, or there wasn't enough fat in the base. loosen with a little cooking water.
- Tasteless.
- Potatoes absorb a lot of salt. Taste and salt bravely, and use quality paprika.
Grenadier march
Potato pasta (or Grenadier March) is a monument to the ingenuity of poor man's cuisine: two filling carbohydrate sources unite in a paprika and onion base. The secret lies in the potato-pasta ratio and the texture of the potato: it must be cooked slightly until falling apart to coat the pasta, whilst leaving some bite-sized chunks.
Ingredients
600
g
Potatoes
400
g
Dried pasta squares (or other shape)
1
large head
Onion
3
tbsp
Lard or oil
1
heaped tsp
Paprika (sweet)
1
tsp
Salt
1
pinch
Ground pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Large pot for pasta
- Large frying pan or pot for base
- Potato masher (optional)
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Instructions
1
✓
Peel the potatoes, cut into small cubes. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente (slightly firm), then drain.
Tip: The pasta will soften further when mixed with the potato.
2
✓
Sauté the finely chopped onion in the fat. Remove from heat, stir in the paprika, then add the potatoes and enough water to just cover.
Tip: The paprika fat gives the dish its soul. If you burn the paprika, it becomes bitter.
3
✓
Salt it, and boil the potatoes until tender and most of the water has evaporated.
Tip: The goal is a thick, creamy sauce, not a soup.
4
✓
Crush part of the potato with a fork or masher (no need to puree!), then fold in the cooked pasta.
Tip: The starch from the crushed potato will coat the pasta, sticking the flavours together. (Adhesion)
5
✓
Fry everything together for a few minutes, season with pepper, and serve with pickles (gherkins are classic).
Tip: Frying melds flavours, and the edges of the pasta catch slightly.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 600 g Potatoes
- 400 g Dried pasta squares (or other shape)
- 1 large head Onion
- 3 tbsp Lard or oil
- 1 heaped tsp Paprika (sweet)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 pinch Ground pepper