Creamy Pasta alla Norcina with Sausage and Mushrooms

Name: Creamy Pasta alla Norcina with Sausage and Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz Italian sausage; 12 oz penne pasta; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 jalapeño, diced; 3-4 Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup white wine; 1 cup Heavy cream; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup grated pecorino cheese; 1/2 tsp black pepper; chopped green onions for garnish

This creamy Pasta alla Norcina is a rich Italian-style pasta dinner made with savory sausage, mushrooms, white wine, and pecorino cheese. The sauce is silky, flavorful, and easy enough for a weeknight, yet special enough to serve to guests.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

Italian sausage
12 oz
penne pasta
12 oz
mushrooms, sliced
8 oz
small onion, diced
1
jalapeño, diced
1
Garlic cloves, minced
3
olive oil
1 tbsp
white wine
1 cup
Heavy cream
1 cup
fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp
grated pecorino cheese
0.8 cup
black pepper
0.5 tsp
chopped green onions for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne until al dente according to the package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.

If using sausage links, remove the casings first. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the sausage. Cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and fully cooked. Transfer the sausage to a bowl with a slotted spoon.

In the same skillet, add the mushrooms, diced onion, jalapeño, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables soften and the mushrooms release their moisture, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.