Sardinian Pasta with Sausage and Tomato Sauce

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

Italian Pork Main Course Pasta Sausage

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

789.1

kcal / serving

3156.4 kcal total

Carbs

77.6g

per serving

310.2 g total

Fat

39.2g

per serving

156.8 g total

Protein

28.1g

per serving

112.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

400

Sardinian Gnocchetti

or pasta of your choice

Liquids

tbsp

White Wine

dry

Meat

300

Italian Sausage

luganega, meat removed from the casing and crumbled

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

for pasta water

clove

Garlic

finely chopped

to taste

Salt

for seasoning

to taste

Black Pepper

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

for the sauce

Other

Porcini

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

Vegetables

piece

Onion

small, finely chopped

600

Crushed Tomatoes

polpa di pomodoro

Method

Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve immediately.

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.