Italian
Pasta with Nduja, Cacio Ricotta, Potatoes and Savoy Cabbage
by Chef Max Mariola · 1.1M subscribers on YouTube
A spicy and comforting pasta dish with 'nduja (spreadable salami), cacio ricotta cheese, potatoes, and savoy cabbage. This recipe highlights the simplicity and quality of Calabrian ingredients, with a creamy and spicy sauce. Perfect for cold winter days.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
9 items- Potatoes1 medium potato per person
- Savoy CabbageOuter leaves, to taste
- LeekTo taste
- Chili PepperRed and green, to taste
- 'NdujaAbout 2-3 tablespoons, to taste
- Cacio RicottaTo taste
- FusilloniA handful per person
- Extra Virgin Olive OilExtra virgin, to taste
- SaltFor pasta water
Method
- Prepare the vegetables: take the outer leaves of the savoy cabbage, wash them thoroughly. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potato cubes and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the fusilloni pasta to the same pot and continue cooking.
- Meanwhile, cut the cabbage into strips and add it to the pasta pot. Cook without a lid to keep the green color.
- In a separate pan, heat extra virgin olive oil. Add the sliced leek and cook gently until soft.
- Add chopped chili peppers (red and green) and sauté briefly.
- When the pasta and vegetables are al dente, drain them, reserving some cooking water. Transfer to the pan with the leek and chili.
- Add the 'nduja to the pan and let it melt slowly over low heat, stirring to create a creamy sauce. Add a splash of cooking water if needed.
- Remove from heat and add the cacioricotta cheese, stirring until creamy and well combined.
- Serve immediately, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and enjoy.
Chef Max Mariola
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