Malloreddus alla Campidanese (Sardinian Gnocchi with Pork Ragù)

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Parmesan offers a similar flavor with less fat.

sausage

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and healthier.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes provide similar flavor at a lower cost.

Cook malloreddus pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a bit of the cooking water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add crumbled sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in tomato sauce and stir to combine, simmering for 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adding reserved pasta water if needed.

Add cooked malloreddus to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.

Stir in chopped basil and mix well.

Serve hot, topped with grated pecorino cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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