Post Title: Burst of Flavor: Homemade Nduja & Spring Greens Pasta Recipe 🌶️🥬🍝
Time Duration to Make Nduja & Spring Greens Pasta
Description: Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4 People
Introduction
Experience the blend of spicy and fresh tastes in our quick and easy Nduja & Spring Greens Pasta. This is the perfect midweek meal for a comfort food treat while maintaining a balanced diet by incorporating spring greens.
Why Make This Recipe
Due to its unique combination of flavorsome Nduja sausage and nourishing green vegetables, this pasta dish is the perfect blend of hearty and healthy. This dish proves that eating your greens doesn’t have to be boring and is a great way to spice up your regular pasta night.
How to Make Nduja & Spring Greens Pasta
Experience an explosion of flavors by closely following our step-by-step guide on crafting this delicious dish.
Ingredients
These ingredients will serve up to 4 people:
– Pasta of your choice (preferably penne or spaghetti): 320g
– Nduja sausage: 150g
– Olive oil: 2 tbsp
– Minced garlic: 3 cloves
– Shredded spring greens: 200g
– Salt and pepper: To your taste
– Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/4 cup
– Zest of 1 lemon
– Juice of half a lemon
– Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
Follow these eight simple steps to create this savory, mouthwatering dish:
1. Cook your preferred pasta in salted boiling water according to the instructions on the package until it is al dente. Save 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan at medium heat while the pasta cooks. Saute minced garlic in it until it becomes fragrant.
3. Add Nduja into the pan and break it apart with a spoon until it begins to melt and release its oils.
4. Add shredded spring greens to the pan and cook until they wilt. Flavor with salt and pepper.
5. Combine the cooked pasta with the reserved pasta water to loose the sauce. Now coat the pasta with the spicy Nduja sauce.
6. After proper mixing, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan. Combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
7. Serve hot and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a little more Parmesan for extra richness.
How to Serve Nduja & Spring Greens Pasta
Serve this pasta dish hot for a satisfying main course. Feel free to pair it with a side of garlic bread and a simple light salad for a more rounded meal.
How to Store Nduja & Spring Greens Pasta
If there are leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate. You can easily reheat it in the microwave or on a stovetop the next day.
Tips to Make Nduja & Spring Greens Pasta
– Saute the garlic until it’s golden to release the aroma but do not let it burn.
– To make it vegetarian, you might replace the Nduja with a spicy substitute like sun-dried tomato paste.
Variation (if any)
The great thing about this recipe is how adaptable it is. Substitute the Nduja with Chorizo for a Spanish twist or try a different variety of leafy greens like spinach or kale.
FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about our Nduja & Spring Greens Pasta Recipe:
1. Can I use any other types of pasta?
Yes, penne or spaghetti are just suggestions. Feel free to use your favorite type of pasta.
2. Is there a vegetarian version of Nduja?
Sun-dried tomato paste can be used as a spicy replacement for vegetarians.
3. How can we make it more cream based?
You can add some cooking cream while mixing the pasta and the Nduja sausage. Stir it well to achieve a creamy texture.
Enjoy preparing and savoring this tangy and delightful dish! 🌶️🥬🍝