N COME NDUJA: PASTA CON LA NDUJA - Alfabeto di Giorgione

'nduja

🥗Healthier: chorizo

💰Cheaper: spicy sausage

'nduja is a rich spreadable salami; chorizo or spicy sausage can provide similar flavors.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water and drain.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and chili flakes; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add 'nduja to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon; cook for 2-3 minutes until melted.

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.

Add tomato sauce and stir to combine; simmer for 5 minutes.

Mix in capers and black olives; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.

Finish with lemon zest and chopped fresh basil; toss to coat.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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