- Pipi e patate with its origins in Calabria, is an easy recipe for Italian peppers and potatoes.
PREPARATION TIME:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Soaking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1-1½ pounds Red or Yukon Gold potatoes approx 5 potatoes
- 1-1½ pounds peppers 2 medium red, yellow, orange or green
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾-1 teaspoon Kosher salt separated, or to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried, or to taste
Instructions
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Thoroughly scrub the potatoes.
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Peel and cut them into ¼-inch thick slices.
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Place potatoes immediately in a large bowl of water. Let them soak for about 15-20 minutes. After this soaking period, place them on a clean tea towel and pat dry.
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Cut the peppers in half, remove the stem end and the seeds, then slice into ½-inch thin strips.
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Place a 10-12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat and preheat for a few minutes.
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Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil once the pan is hot. Pick it up and swirl the oil around to coat the bottom of the skillet.
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Once the oil is shimmering, add the potatoes.
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Season with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Add the sliced peppers over the potatoes.
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Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid or foil, then leave the potatoes and peppers undisturbed to cook for around 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
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Remove the lid and flip the potatoes and peppers.
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Cook for 10-15 minutes, uncovered, flipping as necessary until they are fully cooked. Test for doneness.
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Season with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste) and dried oregano or desired herbs/spices during the last few minutes of cooking. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Slice the potatoes into evenly sized ½-inch slices so they cook evenly.
- Completely and thoroughly dry both potatoes and peppers to prevent oil from splattering.
- Allow the cast iron pan to preheat for a few minutes before adding the oil. This ensures that the potatoes don’t stick to the pan.
- Total cooking time may vary, so during the last 10 minutes, keep an eye on the potatoes and peppers. Flip them occasionally to ensure they cook evenly and don’t burn.
- Leftovers make a hearty breakfast.
- Have fun with the seasonings and get creative by adding your favorite herbs or spices. Experiment with different combinations to find your perfect flavor!
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.
- Nutrition
- Serving: 4serving | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 1017mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 170mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
