Name: Barilla Pappardelle Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Pappardelle pasta; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped; 1 lb mild Italian sausage, casing removed; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 5-oz bag baby spinach; 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated; To taste black pepper

Barilla Pappardelle Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach

23 minutes

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Inspired by the movie 'Tea with Mussolini' about a young Italian boy, this simple recipe by Chef Lorenzo Boni uses bold flavours and quality ingredients of Italian sausage and pecorino romano cheese, over perfectly al dente Barilla Pappardelle pasta. Best served with Ruffino Chianti DOCG Taste profile: Chestnut, leather, rye bread and red berry fruit, with spicy notes and a touch of pepper.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 boxBarilla Pappardelle pasta

4 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

1/4 cupyellow onion, chopped

1 lbmild Italian sausage, casing removed

1/2 cupdry white wine

1 5-oz bagbaby spinach

1/2 cuppecorino romano cheese, grated

To tasteblack pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Place a pot of water to boil, cook Barilla Pappardelle pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a skillet, sauté onion with ½ olive oil for 3 minutes over medium heat. Add sausage, increase heat to high and brown meat while crumbling it, for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Deglaze with wine and reduce to half, then add 1 cup of pasta water and reduce to half again.

Step 4

Stir in spinach and shortly after. Drain pasta and toss well over high heat, until spinach is completely wilted and pasta is well combined in the sauce.

Step 5

Turn heat off, finish with fresh ground black pepper, cheese and remaining olive oil.

Pappardelle

Pappardelle, originating from Tuscany, boasts wide, flat ribbons that are perfect for hearty ragùs and creamy sauces. Its luxurious texture adds depth to dishes, making it a favourite for special occasions and romantic dinners. The name comes from a Tuscan dialect verb referring to eating with childlike joy and pleasure. Plus, it comes in easy to measure nests that work to elevate any meal.

Shape

Long

Cook time

7 minutes

Pack size

450 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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