Orecchiette with ‘Nduja Sugo
Orecchiette pasta in a creamy and spicy 'Nduja sugo. This recipe is super quick and easy to make yet is addictively delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 542kcal
- 3 cups Orecchiette (400g)
- 1 ½ cups tomato passata (tomato puree US) (400g)
- 1 shallot
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone
- 1 heaped tablespoon Nduja
- ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano (15g)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it well.
Meanwhile, finely slice the shallot and add it to a large frying pan or skillet with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Saute it on a medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes until soft but not browned.
Next, add the ‘Nduja and break it up with the side of a wooden spoon until it melts. Saute it with the shallot for around 1 minute then add the tomato passata (tomato puree US).
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, orecchiette tends to take a little longer than other short shapes so check your packet instructions.
Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes then add the mascarpone. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes then add the cooked pasta and Parmigiano Reggiano and stir until thoroughly coated, serve.
- Adjust the Nduja to taste - you can add more or less Nduja according to your taste and how hot you like it. Try it on a cracker or bread before using as all brands vary.
- Mascarpone substitute - you can use heavy cream (double cream UK) instead. You can leave the cream out altogether if you want but the sauce will taste hotter.
- Prepare in advance - you can prepare the sauce 1-2 days in advance and reheat it in a pan while the pasta is cooking (you may need to add a splash of pasta water to the sauce to loosen it).
- Leftovers & storage - leftovers will keep well in the fridge for 1-2 days and can be eaten cold or reheated.
Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg