Linguine with Peas, Pork Sausage, Ricotta & Creamy Genovese Pesto
Linguine with Peas, Pork Sausage, Ricotta & Creamy Genovese Pesto
25 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Pesto Sauce
- Pork/Sausage
- Protein
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto sauce and Classic Linguine pasta
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 2 | Tablespoons Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto |
| 1 | Box Barilla® Linguine |
| 3 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | Cloves garlic |
| 1 | Teaspoon chili flakes |
| ¾ | Pound breakfast sausages, casings removed |
| 1 | Pound frozen peas |
| ¾ | Cup whole milk ricotta cheese |
| ½ | Teaspoon kosher salt |
| ½ | Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
| ⅓ | Cup parmesan cheese, grated |
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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta 1-2 minutes less than package directions. Set aside 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
Step 2
Meanwhile in a non-stick skillet, heat olive oil, garlic and chili flakes over a medium heat.
Step 3
Add sausage, break up the meat in the pan, and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Step 4
Add peas, ricotta and pesto to the skillet, mix to combine.
Step 5
Add drained pasta to the skillet with a couple of tablespoons of pasta water until it coats all of the pasta. Mix well using a pair of tongs. Season with salt and pepper then add in cooked meat.
Step 6
Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce
Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce