Paccheri with Sweet Peppers and Creamy Piave Cheese

Name: Paccheri with Sweet Peppers and Creamy Piave Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 Paccheri Pasta; 100gram Ricotta cheese (Sheep's Milk); 150gram Piave Dop Fresco Cheese; 100gram Heavy cream; 2 Bell pepper; Salt and Pepper; as needed Extra-virgin olive oil; 16 Italian Bacon (Pancetta)

Discover Paccheri pasta transformed by a creamy Piave cheese sauce and colorful peppers in this irresistible Italian dish.
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Jenna:

I absolutely love oven-baked pasta, and this recipe is fun, colorful and extremely tasty. I had some zucchini and added those too, it was great!

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Experience the delightful harmony of crisp bell peppers, luscious Piave DOP cheese sauce, and plump Paccheri pasta shells in this vibrant Italian recipe. This first course strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition, making it ideal for any dinner table.

Using classic dried Paccheri pasta, this dish comes together swiftly thanks to the easy-to-melt Piave cheese—a semi-hard, cow’s milk cheese from Italy’s Veneto region—blended with delicate Ricotta for a velvety sauce you’ll crave on repeat. Piave’s rich history and DOP status guarantee an authentic flavor that elevates your pasta night.

Take advantage of the extended spring evenings by preparing this fast yet flavorful Northern Italian pasta. Piave DOP Fresco brings a unique creaminess and subtle sweetness, making this recipe a true celebration of the cheese’s versatility in modern Italian cuisine.

For further exploration of this exceptional cheese, visit the Piave DOP Consortium to discover how Piave connects cheese lovers globally, and browse the Mamablip recipe index for more delicious ideas highlighting this treasure of the Veneto.

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Ingredients

for 4 servings

Paccheri with Peppers and Piave Ingredients

Paccheri Pasta 16
Ricotta cheese (Sheep's Milk) 100 grams
Piave Dop Fresco Cheese 150 grams
Heavy cream 100 grams
Bell pepper 2
Salt and Pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil as needed
Italian Bacon (Pancetta) 16

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Piave DOP Fresco - Cheese

6kg

Balanced flavor with hints of milk and yogurt

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About Piave Dop Cheese

Preparation

for 4 servings

Step

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Make the Creamy Piave Cheese Sauce

Gently heat the cream in a small saucepan until it’s steaming but not boiling. Add freshly grated Piave DOP cheese and blend until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the Paccheri pasta, removing them two minutes before the recommended time for a perfectly al dente texture.

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Of 4

Prepare the Bell Pepper and Ricotta Filling

Dice the bell peppers into tiny cubes to ensure even cooking and a burst of color in every bite. Sauté the peppers in a skillet with a splash of extra virgin olive oil until just softened, enhancing their natural sweetness. Transfer the sautéed peppers to a bowl and fold in creamy Ricotta cheese, mixing to create a vibrant, flavorful filling.

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Of 4

Stuff and Wrap the Paccheri

Season the pepper-ricotta mixture with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Using a teaspoon, carefully fill each cooked Paccheri with the savory pepper filling. For a delightful finish, group two or three stuffed Paccheri together and wrap them with thin slices of smoky bacon. Arrange these bundles in a baking dish and generously cover them with the warm Piave cheese sauce.

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Bake to Golden Perfection

Arrange the assembled Paccheri bundles in a buttered baking dish. Cover the dish with foil to lock in moisture and flavor. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 15 minutes. Once hot and bubbling, serve immediately for a show-stopping first course that celebrates the best of Italian cheese and pasta tradition.