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Delicious Creamy Nduja Pasta Recipe

Creamy Nduja Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish that brings together the spiciness of nduja, a soft Italian sausage, with a luscious, creamy sauce. This dish is simple to make yet tastes gourmet, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests
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Equipment

  • Large pot
  • - Large skillet
  • - Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Colander

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Pasta and Sauce:**
  • - 12 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil
  • - 1 small onion finely chopped
  • - 2 garlic cloves minced
  • - 3 oz nduja sausage
  • - 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • - 1 cup heavy cream
  • - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - Salt and black pepper to taste
  • - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley optional
  • **For Garnish:**
  • - Red pepper flakes optional
  • - Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • **Cook the Pasta:**
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  • **Sauté Onion and Garlic:**
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  • **Cook the Nduja:**
  • Add the nduja sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to melt and infuse the oil with its spicy flavors.
  • **Deglaze with Wine:**
  • Pour in the white wine and stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  • **Make the Creamy Sauce:**
  • Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  • **Combine Pasta and Sauce:**
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the sauce. If needed, use the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
  • **Season and Serve:**
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.