Strozzapreti con Salsiccia e Funghi
A hearty and flavorful pasta dish featuring hand-rolled strozzapreti pasta tossed with crumbled sausage, earthy mushrooms, garlic, and a touch of white wine.
🧂 Ingredients
- 400 g Strozzapreti pasta(fresh or dried)
- 300 g Italian sausage(casings removed, mild or spicy)
- 250 g Mushrooms(mixed, sliced (e.g., cremini, shiitake))
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 medium Shallots(finely chopped)
- 120 ml White wine(dry)
- 100 ml Chicken broth
- 50 ml Heavy cream(optional, for richness)
- 2 tbsp Parsley(fresh, chopped)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper(freshly ground)
- for serving Parmesan cheese(grated)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
If making fresh strozzapreti, prepare the pasta dough and roll into ropes, then twist. If using dried, proceed to the next step.
💡 Tip: For fresh pasta, use a mix of 00 flour and eggs. - 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- 3
Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped shallots to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer and reduce by half.
- 6
Add the chicken broth and optional heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer.
💡 Tip: Adjust seasoning carefully, as sausage is often salty. - 7
Meanwhile, cook the strozzapreti pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions (or until al dente if fresh). Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
💡 Tip: Cook fresh pasta for only 2-3 minutes. - 8
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
💡 Tip: The starch in the pasta water helps emulsify the sauce. - 9
Stir in the fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use good quality Italian sausage for the best flavor.
- ✓Don't overcook the mushrooms; they should retain some texture.
- ✓If you can't find strozzapreti, other twisted or short pasta shapes like casarecce or fusilli work well.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Incorporate other vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Use a mix of different mushrooms for a more complex flavor profile.