Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian-Style Parmesan Potatoes — A Comforting Mediterranean Bake
A hearty, sun-kissed potato bake layered with tangy cheeses, fragrant basil and rich tomato sauce — a true taste of Sicily for your table.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 8 medium potatoes, boiled
- ✓ 250 g caciocavallo cheese, sliced
- ✓ 50 g pecorino cheese, grated
- ✓ Fresh basil leaves
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ 500 ml tomato sauce
📊 Nutritional Information
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a rustic Sicilian bake, and this one — layers of tender potatoes, silky tomato sauce and two beautifully expressive cheeses — fills the kitchen with warmth long before you bring it to the table.
In true Sicilian fashion, it’s a dish made from humble ingredients elevated by the island’s love for flavour: caciocavallo melting into soft potatoes, pecorino adding its salty edge, and basil bringing a whisper of Mediterranean sunshine. As it bakes, everything settles into a soft, savoury harmony that feels both familiar and quietly indulgent.
Perfect when basil is at its best in spring and summer, yet just as welcome on chilly evenings, this bake is a simple way to bring a little Sicilian soul into your home all year round.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water, peel them and slice them into rounds.
- 2
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the bottom of a baking dish, then begin layering: potatoes, sauce, caciocavallo and pecorino. Add a few basil leaves between layers.
- 3
Continue layering until everything is used, finishing with a generous sprinkle of pecorino.
- 4
Bake at 200°C for around 25 minutes, until lightly golden and gratinated.
- 5
Leave to rest briefly before serving.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a heartier variation, add grilled aubergine or courgette slices between the layers.
For a gentler, creamier finish, replace the caciocavallo with buffalo mozzarella — it melts beautifully.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the fridge for 3–4 days in an airtight container.
- • Freeze individual portions wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
- • Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 20–25 minutes or in the microwave on medium power.
🍷 Pairing
Pair with a glass of Sicilian Cerasuolo di Vittoria, whose bright, fruity character complements the richness of the dish without overwhelming it.
Thank you for cooking along and bringing a touch of Sicily to your kitchen. I hope this comforting bake finds a place among your favourite dishes. Enjoy, and share it with the people who make your table feel like home.
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