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Pasta alla Norcina Recipe

Pasta alla Norcina Recipe
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Indulge in a rich and creamy Pasta alla Norcina, a classic Italian dish featuring rigatoni pasta in a savory sausage and mushroom cream sauce. This recipe is a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 1 pound rigatoni or other tubular pasta

Sauce:

  • 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, diced
  • 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • Up to 2 cups reserved pasta water (you won’t need all)
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup Pecorino Romano, grated
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
  2. Cook the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, cook onions until softened. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until tender.
  4. Deglaze the pan: Pour in white wine, simmer until reduced by half.
  5. Make the sauce: Stir in heavy cream and nutmeg. Return sausage to the pan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Combine and finish: Add cooked pasta and Pecorino Romano to the sauce. Toss to coat. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve: Garnish with extra Pecorino and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Feel free to sprinkle some fresh herbs like parsley or basil on top for added freshness.

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