Mezze Maniche With Spicy Italian Sausage & Tomato Sauce

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    RECIPE

    Transport yourself to the rolling hills of Tuscany, where bold flavors meet timeless elegance. Mezze maniche, with its refined shape and satisfying bite, cradles a luxuriously spiced tomato sauce studded with Italian sausage. This dish is rich, layered, and deeply comforting, an ode to southern Italian cooking at its finest. 

    Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    Instructions

    Ingredients

    • 1 Box Cucina Cipoletti Mezze Maniche
    • 9 oz spicy Italian sausage, removed from casing
    • 2 tbsp Cucina Cipoletti Olive Oil
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 6 oz can of tomato paste
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ½ Cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
    • 1 Cup Finely Grated Parmesan
    • Fresh basil for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook Mezzi Maniche until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
    2. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Stir in chopped garlic.
    3. Add in sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
    4. Stir in tomato paste and Pour in the heavy cream, stirring until combined. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
    5. Toss in the drained pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to bring everything together.
    6. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano, and finish with chopped fresh basil.