Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Pasta alla Norcina, a classic Italian dish featuring savory sausage, aromatic garlic, and a luxurious cream sauce. This hearty pasta is a perfect comfort food option for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (such as rigatoni or penne)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small shallot or 1/4 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Brown sausage in olive oil, add shallot and garlic, then stir in wine, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta and reserved water in the skillet with the sauce. Mix in cheese and serve topped with parsley.
Notes
- Traditional Pasta alla Norcina uses Umbrian pork sausage, but any mild Italian sausage works well.
- Avoid overcooking the cream to maintain a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
