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Pasta alla Norcina Recipe

Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces pasta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 ounce salumi minced, see note
  • 2 mild Italian pork sausages see note
  • 1/2 cup white wine ideally Italian
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (whipping cream)
  • 1 oz pecorino cheese grated

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of well salted water to the boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook to the time on the package (or minus a minute if you prefer al dente).
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  • Heat up the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and salumi and fry until fragrant and slightly browned.
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  • Crumble the sausage into the skillet. Cook very lightly on both sides, then break apart with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
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  • Add the wine and reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
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  • Add the cream and reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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  • When the pasta is done, drain and transfer to the skillet along with the cheese, over medium heat. Toss until the pasta is well coated and a thick sauce has formed. Enjoy immediately with extra cheese.
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Notes

I used a local artisanal fennel sausage and a fennel salumi called finocchiona.