Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Gramigna Pasta with Sausage, a classic Italian dish that’s both hearty and delicious. This creamy pasta recipe features tender gramigna noodles coated in a rich, savory sausage and cream sauce, finished with a sprinkle of Parmigiano-Reggiano and fresh parsley. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces gramigna pasta (or substitute with fusilli or cavatappi)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gramigna pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Brown the sausage in olive oil, then add onion and garlic. Deglaze with white wine, add cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss drained pasta in the sauce with Parmigiano-Reggiano and reserved pasta water. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Gramigna is a traditional pasta from Emilia-Romagna.
- Choose sweet or spicy Italian sausage based on preference.
- For a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with whole milk or half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
