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Ottolenghi's Pappardelle with Rose Harissa, Black Olives & Capers
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9 Reviews
Tinaindenver
September 16, 2020
I have made this recipe both ways, first with rose harissa and second with regular harissa and it was great both ways. The last reviewer is correct that regular harissa is spicier than rose harissa, so the trick is to use less harissa if you are using regular. I diluted mine with some rosewater, but that is not essential. The recipe calls for 3 T. but says 50% more or less depending on the type of harissa. I think I only used about 1 1/2 T for the regular type.
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September 15, 2020
Well, I love this chef but I was not successful with this recipe. From reading the other reviews I am determining that regular Harissa is not the same as Rose Harissa. I made this for my family and it was way too spicy!
ClickitySplit
December 9, 2019
Great recipe! We used a little less onion (a preference) and more cherry tomato which are sold here in 10 oz packs - used all of the 2 packs needed to cover the recipe. Rose Harissa is great stuff.
Kayla B.
April 28, 2019
I didn't have the right pasta shape but sauce was absolutely delicious! I've fell in love with rose harissa recently and definitely would recommend seeking it out for this recipe!
Tinaindenver
January 26, 2019
I couldn't find rose harissa, so I used 2T of regular harissa from TJ. It turned out great. Will definitely make it again and will order some rose harissa online.
THEToughCookie
December 9, 2018
Rose harissa is very different from traditional harissa...the rose component tamps down the heat and adds a lovely almost sweet, almost floral note to the dish. Traditional harissa in this dish will make something completely different, not that it's a bad thing, mind you. Can't wait to make it again as soon as the rose harissa I re-ordered arrives.
FrugalCat
November 13, 2018
I also used regular harissa instead of rose. I made it with my usual whole wheat penne pasta and it was great. Good fall/winter dish.
Rhonda35
October 31, 2018
Made this tonight and it was well-received. I couldn't find rose harissa, so I used regular harissa. I'm not sure how much that changed the intended flavor of the dish, but we were pleased with our results. I cut back the harissa to 2T, knowing I could always add more to the sauce, if need be. It was quite spicy, so I didn't add anymore. I'll definitely make this recipe again - it's very good!
Brendan B.
October 24, 2018
Excellent recipe overall, though the harissa addition proportion may be out of whack for the flavour profile. I used approx 1/6th of the harissa, and got a nice buzz, without being overwhelmed by heat.
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