Lumache Alla Norcina
Lumache alla Norcina pairs snail-shaped pasta with a sauce of crumbled pork sausage, ricotta, and black truffle — a combination rooted in the cooking of Umbria, where truffles are a staple ingredient. The sauce comes together while the pasta cooks, so the dish is on the table in about 30 minutes. Black truffle paste or shavings can be used depending on what's available.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Colander
Ingredients
- 12 ounces lumache pasta or similar shells
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese fresh
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 teaspoon black truffle oil optional
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lumache pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the ricotta cheese, stirring to combine with the sausage.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt and bind the sauce together.
- Drizzle with black truffle oil for an added layer of flavor, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
Notes
Lisa’s Tips:
- For a spicier kick, consider using spicy Italian sausage.
- If fresh black truffles are available, shaving a bit over the dish before serving will elevate its elegance.
- Substitute ricotta with cream cheese for a heavier texture, if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 938kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 39gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 1097mgPotassium: 565mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 319mgIron: 3mg
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