Neapolitan pasta and potatoes (pasta e patate)
Neapolitan pasta and potatoes (pasta e patate) is ready in 30 minutes (12 hands-on) and has 604 kcal and 16 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $0.81. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 30 min
- Hands-on
- 12 min
- Calories
- 604 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $0.81
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Short pasta (fusilli)160 g
- Potatoes400 g
- Onion80 g
- Carrots60 g
- Celery40 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)100 g
- Olive oil24 g
- Parmesan (optional)30 g
Method
Finely chop the onion, carrot and celery; peel the potatoes and cut them into 1.5 cm cubes.
Heat the olive oil in a pot and cook the chopped vegetables for 4 minutes, add the potatoes and the canned tomatoes and stir for 2 minutes.
Pour in 500 ml of hot water, season with salt, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the short pasta and cook 10 more minutes, stirring often, adding a little hot water if it gets too thick.
The dish should be creamy and thick. Serve hot with Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if you like.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 604 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrates | 105 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
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