Nduja Pasta
After just one bite, you'll fall in love with this Nduja Pasta recipe! Nduja is a spicy spreadable pork sausage from the Calabria region of Italy. It's full of flavor and one of my new favorite ingredients in the kitchen. It's easy to make this pasta recipe in just 20 minutes and you'll love the rich, creamy texture of the sauce, and the bright, spicy flavor!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pappardelle pasta, or tagliatelle or fettuccine
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup nduja salami
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to the package directions, until al dente. Remove about one cup of pasta water from the pot before draining the noodles and setting them aside. Reserve the pasta water for later.
- Add the butter to a large skillet on the stove over medium heat. Once melted, add the nduja and crushed garlic, and whisk them into the butter.
- Add the heavy cream and stir to combine. You want the sauce to be simmering, but not boiling.
- Add the lemon juice and sugar, and stir to combine
- Add the parmesan, about ¼ cup at a time, stirring the sauce after each addition until the parmesan cheese melts into the sauce.
- Season with the black pepper and salt.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until it’s completely coated. I like to add about 1-2 tablespoons of the starchy pasta water. This will thicken the sauce and help it stick to the pasta.
- Remove the pan from the heat, stir in fresh chopped parsley, then transfer the pasta to bowls, and serve with a little more fresh chopped parsley on top.
Notes
- Nduja pasta leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat the pasta on the stove or in the microwave.
- To reheat it on the stove, add the pasta to a skillet over medium heat. Stir and heat for 5 minutes, or until heated through. If it looks a little dry, feel free to add 2-3 teaspoons of chicken broth or water to the pasta.
- To reheat it in the microwave, add 2-3 teaspoons of chicken broth or water to the pasta. Cover the pasta and reheat it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through the time. The added liquid will help steam the pasta in the microwave to make sure it doesn’t dry out.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 649kcal (32%)Carbohydrates 46g (15%)Protein 17g (34%)Fat 45g (69%)Saturated Fat 26g (130%)Polyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 156mg (52%)Sodium 783mg (33%)Potassium 227mg (6%)Fiber 3g (12%)Sugar 4g (4%)Vitamin A 1445mg (29%)Vitamin C 5mg (6%)Calcium 283mg (28%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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