Paccheri with Cream, Sausage and Zucchini

Paccheri with cream, sausage, and zucchini is a delicious dish that combines the sweetness of zucchini with the strong flavor of sausage. Here is the recipe to prepare it.

Ingredients

• 320 g of paccheri
• 200 g of sausage
• 2 medium zucchini
• 200 ml of cooking cream
• 1 small onion
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by finely chopping the onion and sautéing it in a pan with some extra virgin olive oil.
2. Remove the skin from the sausage and crumble it, then add it to the sauté. Let the sausage brown well until it is nicely golden.
3. In the meantime, wash the zucchini and cut them into half-moons or cubes, depending on your preference.
4. When the sausage is browned, add the zucchini to the pan. Sauté everything for a few minutes until the zucchini are slightly softened.
5. Adjust with salt and pepper and, if desired, a pinch of chili pepper if you like a spicy touch.
6. Pour in the cooking cream and cook over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until you get a slightly reduced cream.
7. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the paccheri according to the package instructions for al dente.
8. Drain the pasta and transfer it directly to the pan with the sausage and zucchini sauce.
9. Toss the paccheri in the sauce to ensure both the pasta and the sauce maintain the right creaminess.
10. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

Paccheri are a type of pasta typically from Naples, ideal for rich and tasty dishes like this one. Their large diameter allows for holding thicker sauces well.

Enjoy your meal!