Pasta Patate e Provola

Method

1. Peel the potatoes and finely chop the onion.
2. In a casserole with olive oil, sauté the onion.
3. Cut the potatoes into cubes and add them to the casserole. Sauté together.
4. Add a tablespoon of tomato concentrate and mix well.
5. Add cold water, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 30 minutes. (Optional: add a piece of guanciale for extra flavor.)
6. While the potatoes cook, cut the smoked provola into cubes.
7. When the potatoes are soft, remove the guanciale (if used) and blend a portion of the potatoes.
8. Add the pasta (ditalini, mezzi rigatoni, or other short pasta) and cook.
9. At the end, add the smoked provola and grated Parmigiano Reggiano, tossing until creamy.