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Pasta alla Norcina

Pasta alla Norcina

A creamy and comforting pasta dish made with sausage, mushrooms, white wine, heavy cream, and Pecorino Romano.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 766 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large pan
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients

  • 1 pound rigatoni or other tubular pasta
  • 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, diced
  • 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups reserved pasta water will not need it all
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • ¾ cup Pecorino Romano, grated
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Heat a large pan to medium heat then add in the olive oil and sausage. Brown the sausage for about 5-7 minutes, then add the mushrooms and continue cooking until they brown as well.
  • Once the sausage and mushrooms are brown, add the onion and garlic. After 2 minutes, remove the garlic from the pan and discard. Continue cooking for a few more minutes until the onions are soft.
  • Turn heat to medium-high and add the wine. Cook for a minute to reduce the wine by about half. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to remove all the brown bits. At this time begin cooking pasta to a bit less than al dente.
  • Add the cream and bring the sauce to a simmer while stirring. Once simmering, turn the heat down to low.
  • Once pasta is almost al dente, add it to the sauce and mix to coat. Turn heat to medium. Add a bit of pasta water if needed to loosen things up. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the pasta is perfectly al dente.
  • Turn the heat off and remove the pan from the heat. Add the Pecorino, mix well, then taste test. Season with a good amount of black pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and salt to taste. Serve with grated Pecorino.

Notes

Makes 4 very large servings or 6 normal size ones. If the pasta dries out, add a touch of reserved pasta water to loosen it up before serving. Serve with extra grated Pecorino Romano cheese and nutmeg. Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 766kcalCarbohydrates: 59.8gFat: 45.2gSaturated Fat: 16.9gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 703mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gCalcium: 154mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Comfort Food, creamy pasta, Italian pasta, pasta, Pasta alla Norcina, sausage pasta
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