Rustic Italian Sausage and Pasta
Inspired by the rustic and hearty flavors of the Italian countryside, this sausage and pasta dish combines the savory richness of artisan sausages with the comforting charm of pasta. It's a modern twist on a classic Italian favorite that promises to bring a taste of Italy to your table.
Ingredients
- 300 grams fusilli pasta or any short pasta
- 300 grams artisan Italian sausages preferably with fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil high quality
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup organic heirloom tomatoes diced
- ½ cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves fresh
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 pinch sea salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fusilli pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, and sauté for about 5 minutes until they become translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Remove the sausage casings and crumble the meat into the skillet. Cook and stir, breaking the sausage apart, for about 8 minutes until evenly browned.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and the dry white wine. Simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly. Stir in the red pepper flakes.
- Add the baby spinach leaves and let them wilt, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss with the sausage mixture. Add a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve the pasta hot, topped with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, substitute sausages with sautéed mushrooms. Add a splash of cream before serving for a richer texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 24gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 677mgPotassium: 566mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1137IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg
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