Pasta with Sausage and Stracchino Cheese
Category: Pasta Dishes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Casarecce pasta | 320g |
| Sausage | 250g |
| Stracchino cheese | 200g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 tbsp |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Rosemary | To taste |
| Thyme | To taste |
| Sage | To taste |
Instructions:
To make this creamy, comforting pasta with sausage and stracchino cheese, begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. The boiling water will be used to cook the pasta, so be sure to add a generous amount of salt to bring out the flavors.
While the water is heating up, prepare the sausage. Remove the casing from the sausage and crumble it into small pieces. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the crumbled sausage and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the sausage to brown and release its savory flavors.
Next, add the peeled garlic clove to the pan and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes. The garlic will infuse the sausage with its fragrance, enhancing the overall taste of the dish. After the garlic has cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside, keeping the sausage mixture warm.
Now, cook the casarecce pasta according to the instructions on the package, making sure to follow the recommended cooking time for perfectly al dente pasta. Just before draining the pasta, add the stracchino cheese to the skillet with the sausage. The cheese will melt into a creamy, rich sauce that perfectly complements the sausage.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, reserving a little bit of the pasta water to help adjust the sauce’s consistency if necessary. Add the pasta to the skillet with the sausage and cheese mixture, and toss gently to combine. If the sauce seems a little too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
For a burst of freshness and aromatic depth, sprinkle the pasta with finely chopped rosemary, thyme, and sage. Stir everything together for a final time to ensure the flavors are well integrated, and adjust the seasoning with black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy this rich, flavorful dish of pasta with sausage and creamy stracchino, perfect for a cozy meal. The combination of the savory sausage, melting stracchino cheese, and aromatic herbs will undoubtedly make this a favorite on your table.
Tips:
- You can use other types of pasta if casarecce is unavailable, but try to choose a pasta shape that can hold the sauce well.
- For an extra kick, feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the sausage.
- This dish is wonderfully creamy and comforting, making it ideal for cold evenings or when you’re in the mood for something indulgent.
Enjoy this simple yet satisfying pasta with sausage and stracchino cheese, a perfect example of rustic Italian cuisine that brings rich flavors to your plate.
