Description
Indulge in the spicy, creamy goodness of Sausage Nduja Pasta – a comforting Italian-inspired dish that’s quick to make and full of flavor. This recipe combines savory Italian sausage, spicy ‘nduja, and a luscious cream sauce to coat al dente pasta, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces pasta (rigatoni, penne, or spaghetti)
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 2 tablespoons ’nduja (spicy, spreadable pork sausage)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water and set pasta aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Brown sausage in olive oil, add shallot, garlic, ’nduja, chili flakes, and tomato paste. Stir in cream and pasta water, simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with Parmesan and herbs.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a pat of butter at the end.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Adjust chili flakes to taste based on ’nduja heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
