Description
Pasta alla Norcina is a rich and creamy Italian pasta dish featuring savory Italian sausage, fragrant black truffle, and a luscious cream sauce. This ultimate recipe combines tender pasta with sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of truffle oil or fresh truffle, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley for an indulgent meal that’s easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 400 grams of pasta (preferably pappardelle or rigatoni)
- 200 grams of Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 250 ml of heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 50 grams of black truffle (or truffle oil as an alternative)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Sauté Onion: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Sausage: Add the crumbled Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with your spatula as it cooks, around 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer Cream Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Add Truffle: Grate the black truffle over the pasta mixture or drizzle with truffle oil, stirring gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a garnish of fresh parsley.
- Enjoy: Share your delicious Pasta alla Norcina with family and friends.
Notes
- Use pappardelle or rigatoni pasta for the best texture.
- Fresh black truffle offers the most authentic flavor, but truffle oil is a convenient alternative.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
- Be careful not to overcook the pasta; al dente is ideal for this dish.
- Italian sausage can be spicy or mild depending on preference; choose accordingly.
