Cucina Rustica: Calabrian Macaroni With Sausage And Ricotta Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb warm Italian sausage [=3]
- 1 lb penne or possibly macaroni
- 1 lb ricotta cheese
- 1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tsp warm pepper flakes [optl]
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pch nutmeg
- 1 c. pecorino Romano, grated Traditional rustic dish from southern Italy.
Directions
- Prick sausages. In skillet, bring sausages and 1/4 c. water to simmer over medium heat; cook, turning often, for 3-4 min or possibly till water evaporates.
- Cook, turning often, for 8 min or possibly till no longer pink inside.
- Meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water, cook penne for 8-10 min or possibly till tender but hard; drain in colander, reserving 1 c. liquid.
- In same pot, combine 3/4 c. of the reserved cooking liquid, the ricotta, parsley, warm pepper flakes, pepper, salt and nutmeg. Stir in sausages, then penne. Fold in remaining cooking liquid if necessary to make mix glossy.
- Serve sprinkled with pecorino.
- Serve with crisp green salad dressed with vinaigrette.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 192g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 533 | |
| Calories from Fat 189 | 35% |
| Total Fat 21.1g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 9.65g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium 371mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 60.28g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 2.26g | 2% |
| Protein 23.93g | 38% |
