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Pasta alla rustica with sausage and peas

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for making a delicious Pasta alla rustica with sausage and peas. Here are the ingredients you will need and the procedure for making the dish.

Ingredients

  • 320 grams of pasta (penne or rigatoni will work well)
  • 200 grams of fresh sausage
  • 150 grams of fresh or frozen peas
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 100 ml of white wine
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • A sprig of fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Start by sautéing the finely chopped onion and garlic in a pan with extra virgin olive oil. Let them become translucent but not too colored.
  2. Remove the garlic and add the crumbled sausage, browning it well until it becomes crispy.
  3. Deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
  4. Add the peas and a little water if necessary, then lower the heat and cook until the peas are tender (always add a bit of water if the sauce dries out too much).
  5. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
  6. Drain the pasta, setting aside some of the cooking water, and transfer it to the pan with the sausage and peas.
  7. Mix the pasta well with the sauce, adding some of the cooking water if necessary to make the sauce creamier.
  8. Serve hot, with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese and garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Curiosity

Pasta alla rustica is a simple but flavorful dish that reflects the peasant tradition of using simple and seasonal ingredients. Sausage and peas are a classic combination in Italian cuisine, and even though it’s simple, it’s a pairing that always tastes like “home”.

Pasta alla rustica with sausage and peas