Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Pasta alla Norcina, a classic Italian dish featuring savory Italian sausage in a rich white wine and cream sauce. This easy-to-make pasta is a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz short pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz Italian sausage (preferably mild, casings removed)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of grated nutmeg (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta al dente, reserve 1/2 cup water, drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion in olive oil, add garlic, brown sausage, deglaze with wine, simmer, add cream, then pasta and reserved water.
- Finish and Serve: Mix in cheese, season, toss until creamy, serve topped with cheese and parsley.
Notes
- Use high-quality Italian sausage for authentic flavor.
- Consider using crumbled black truffle sausage for a richer, more traditional Norcia-style dish.
- Avoid overcooking the cream to maintain a smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
