Malloreddus alla Campidanese (Sardinian Pasta with Sausage)
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 -6 servings
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Calories
955 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Malloreddus alla Campidanese (Sardinian Pasta with Sausage)
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Malloreddus alla Campidanese is a traditional Sardinian pasta dish made with small, gnocchi-like pasta called malloreddus, cooked in an Italian sausage and tomato sauce. It is a true comfort meal for any Sardinian (like myself)! I hope you love our family recipe.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams Sardinian Malloreddus or Gnocchetti Sardi
- 1 pound Fresh Italian sausage ground pork sausage meat ideally with fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound-can high quality crushed tomato sauce or puree
- 5 fresh basil leaves torn by hand
- 1 pinch ground saffron optional
- 1 cup freshly grated pecorino sardo cheese or parmigiano cheese for serving
- Kosher salt for pasta water
Instructions
- If using saffron- Add the saffron to a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of water. Let sit until ready to use.
- In a large saucepan or sauté pan, on medium heat, add onion, and cook in olive oil for 1-2 minutes until translucent, then add the sausage meat and bay leaf. Cook for 10 minutes breaking up the sausage and letting it brown, stirring frequently.
- Add the tomato puree and saffron (if using) to the sausage sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the fresh basil and stir to combine.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the malloreddus until al dente according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the malloreddus, put them in the pan with the sauce, and mix until combined.
- Add grated pecorino romano cheese to the pasta and stir until it is well incorporated. Serve hot. Add additional grated cheese if desired. Buon appetito!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
955kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
1673mg
(70%)
Potassium
890mg
(25%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
623IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
328mg
(33%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 955 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 955kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1673mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 890mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 623IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 328mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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