Penne alla Norcina

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Raddish Supper Club
March 16, 2024

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Serves: 6
Active Kitchen Time: 30-40 minutes

Fresh:

  • 1 onion

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed)

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Pantry:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt

  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

  • 1 lb penne pasta

  • 1 cup frozen peas

Suggested Side:

  • Caesar Salad

Recipe Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. (Tip: work on steps 4 and 5 while you wait!)

Add 1 lb penne pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente.

Drain pasta in colander. Return to pot. Set aside.

Cut 1 onion in half, trim away ends, and peel. Slice layers into strips. Dice into squares. Add to small bowl.

Smash and peel 2 cloves garlic. Finely mince and add to onion.

Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat.

Add onion, garlic, 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-7 minutes.

Add 1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed). Break into small pieces with a spoon.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes.

Add 2 cups heavy cream. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Add 1 cup frozen peas. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Carefully pour cream sauce over pasta. Add ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well. TASTE & SHARE!

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Recipe Notes

  • Add mushrooms, zucchini, or extra peas – the sauce and sausage make these all great complements to this pasta dish.

  • Use garlic paste or frozen garlic cubes to cut chopping time.

  • If using milk or half & half instead of cream, reserve some pasta water to add at the end to thicken the sauce. Add a few tablespoons at a time, stirring to check sauce consistency.

  • Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free heavy cream, such as Silk. Use dairy-free Parmesan, such as Go! Veggie or Follow Your Heart.

  • Vegetarian: Replace sausage with plant-based Italian sausage, such as Field Roast or Beyond

  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free noodles, such as Barilla or Jovial.

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