This creamy sausage pasta is my take on Pasta alla Norcina which is popular in Umbria. With just a few ingredients, it's simple and hearty, yet elegant enough for company.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 5 fluids ounces white wine
- 5 ounces heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot salted water to a boil and cook pasta until tender with a bite, 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
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2
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and then sausage. Cook sausage, breaking it up with a spatula until it starts to brown, about 7 minutes.
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3
Add garlic and a little more olive oil if skillet seems dry. Pour in wine, and use a spoon to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
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4
Simmer until wine has reduced by about half; add pasta water and half the Parmesan. Stir, then add cream. Stir again, season with salt and pepper. Let it cook for a minute, then stir in pasta. Check for seasoning, then add in remaining Parmesan. Stir well and serve sprinkled with parsley.
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