World Flavors Cookbook

Granadír (Potato and Pasta Dish)

A simple, hearty peasant dish made from pasta, potatoes, and onions seasoned with paprika.

Cuisine: Slovakia

Ingredients

• 400g pasta (fliačky or similar)
• 600g potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil or lard
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika, salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
2. Cook pasta separately according to package instructions.
3. Sauté onion in oil until golden, then add paprika (off the heat to prevent burning).
4. Add the cooked potatoes and mash them slightly into the onion mix.
5. Fold in the cooked pasta.
6. Season with plenty of salt and pepper.
7. Traditionally served with pickles.