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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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 542 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Potassium
689mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
788IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 689mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 788IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.