Pasta alla Norcina
 
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Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 4 oz penne
  • 5 oz Italian sausage
  • 1½ tsp butter
  • ½ - ¾ cup cream
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh Italian parsley as a garnish
Instructions
  1. Prepare the pasta per the package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over Medium heat.
  3. Swirl to coat the pan and add the sausage, breaking it as it cooks.
  4. Cook the sausage for 3 to 5 minutes until no longer pink, crumbling it into smaller than bite sized pieces.
  5. Add the cream and stir to combine, bringing it up a simmer.
  6. Cook the cream and sausage mixture for approximately 3 to 4 minutes, reducing and thickening the cream.
  7. Remove from the heat.
  8. When the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of the pasta water, and drain.
  9. Add the pasta to the sausage and cream mixture, tossing to combine.
  10. Add the cheese and peas, stirring gently to combine.
  11. Serve in a pasta bowl and garnish with parsley and extra cheese, if desired.
Notes
This recipe is adapted from this Mad and Delicacy version.
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2018/05/02/pasta-alla-norcina/