Sardinian Pasta with Sausage and Tomato Sauce

Authentic Sardinian pasta featuring crumbled sausage and porcini mushrooms simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

	Per Serving	Total
Calories	789.1 kcals	3156.4 kcals
Carbohydrates	77.6 grams	310.2 grams
Fat	39.2 grams	156.8 grams
Protein	28.1 grams	112.5 grams

Cook Time

72 mins

Produces

4 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

400
g

Sardinian Gnocchetti

or pasta of your choice

Liquids

3
tbsp

White Wine

dry

Meat

300
g

Italian Sausage

luganega, meat removed from the casing and crumbled

NutsSeeds

1
pinch

Salt

for pasta water

1
clove

Garlic

finely chopped

1
to taste

Salt

for seasoning

1
to taste

Black Pepper

OilsFats

6
tbsp

Olive Oil

for the sauce

Other

35
g

Porcini

dried, soaked in water for half an hour then finely chopped

Vegetables

1
piece

Onion

small, finely chopped

600
g

Crushed Tomatoes

polpa di pomodoro

Steps

Heat oil in a casserole and soften the onion for 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute before adding crumbled sausage and porcini.
Brown the meat while stirring, then pour in the wine and crushed tomatoes.
Simmer the sauce over very low heat for 1 hour.
Add mushroom soaking liquid if the sauce requires more moisture.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Boil the pasta in salted water for 10-12 minutes until al dente.
Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve immediately.