Description
Indulge in a flavorful and creamy pasta dish with a spicy kick in this Sausage Nduja Pasta recipe. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this Italian-inspired dish combines savory Italian sausage, fiery nduja, and a luscious cream sauce tossed with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as rigatoni or penne)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons nduja (spicy spreadable pork sausage)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, and chili flakes. Stir in nduja, then add tomato paste. Pour in cream, add pasta and reserved water. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a milder taste, adjust the amount of nduja or omit the chili flakes.
- You can use milk or crème fraîche instead of cream for a different finish.
- Consider gluten-free pasta for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
