Pasta Alla Norcina
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5
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
581 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta Alla Norcina
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Pasta Alla Norcina features fresh or dried orecchiette pasta in a rich sauce made from seasoned ground pork and finely chopped cremini mushrooms. The savory pork patty, spiced with garlic, rosemary, black pepper, and nutmeg, is browned and then chopped to release its flavors into the dish. White wine and heavy cream add a smooth, rich texture, while Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh parsley provide a salty, herbal finish. This recipe relies on layering simple Italian flavors with a creamy consistency that complements the hearty meat and mushrooms.
Description
Pasta Alla Norcina combines ground pork with aromatic seasonings such as garlic, rosemary, black pepper, and nutmeg, formed into a patty and cooked to develop a browned exterior. Finely chopped cremini mushrooms contribute an earthy depth, integrated alongside the pork. The orecchiette pasta is boiled until al dente, then tossed with a sauce enriched by white wine and heavy cream, resulting in a velvety texture. Grated Pecorino Romano cheese adds a sharp saltiness that balances the richness, while fresh parsley and lemon juice brighten the dish. This pasta embodies a creamy, meat-forward flavor profile ideal for a comforting meal.
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil spray
- 1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch table salt plus more for cooking pasta
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 3 garlic minced, divided, cloves
- 1 1/4 teaspoons rosemary divided, minced fresh
- 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper divided, freshly ground
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms trimmed
- 7 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 pound orecchiette fresh or dried
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 ounces (3/4 cup) Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- 3 tablespoons parsley fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Spray a large plate with vegetable oil spray. In a medium bowl, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon salt and baking soda in 4 teaspoons water. Gently fold in pork until combined and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Add one-third of the garlic, 3/4 teaspoon rosemary, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg and smear with a rubber spatula until well combined and tacky, 10 to 15 seconds. Transfer sausage mixture to prepared plate and form into a rough 6 inch (15-cm) patty.
- Pulse mushrooms in food processor until finely chopped, 10 to 12 pulses.
- In a 12-inch (30-cm) skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 teaspoons of the oil until just smoking. Add patty and cook, without moving it, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until well browned on second side, 2 to 3 minutes longer (very center will be raw). Transfer patty to cutting board and chop into 1/8- to 1/4-inch (3- to 6-mm) pieces.
- In a large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander and return it to pot.
- Meanwhile, in now-empty skillet over medium heat, warm 3 teaspoons oil. Add mushrooms and remaining pinch salt and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in remaining garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in wine, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until completely evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in sausage, cream, and 3/4 cup pasta cooking water and simmer until meat is no longer pink, 1 to 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in Pecorino Romano until smooth.
- Add sauce, parsley, and lemon juice to pasta and toss to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved cooking water as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
581kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 581 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 581kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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