Pasta alla Norcina
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 2Remove the sausage from its casing, break it into small pieces, and brown well.
- 3Add the onion and cook until softened.
- 4Season with salt, black pepper, and a generous pinch of ground fennel seeds.
- 5Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer until slightly reduced.
- 6Cook your pasta until just shy of al dente, then transfer it to the sauce with a splash of pasta water.
- 7Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce until it’s silky and coats every strand.
- 8Top generously with freshly grated Pecorino Romano and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 whole italian sausage
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- ground fennel seeds (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- choice pasta
- pecorino romano
- pasta water
