Paccheri with Cream, Sausage, and Zucchini

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

Ingredients

• 320 g di paccheri
• 200 g di salsiccia
• 2 zucchine medie
• 200 ml di panna da cucina
• 1 cipolla piccola
• Olio extravergine d’oliva q.b.
• Sale e pepe q.b.
• parmigiano grattugiato (facoltativo)

Preparazione

1. Start by finely chopping the onion and sauté it in a pan with a little extra virgin olive oil.
2. Remove the casing from the sausage and crumble it, then add it to the sauté. Let the sausage brown well until it is nicely golden.
3. Meanwhile, 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 soften slightly.
5. Season with salt and pepper and, if desired, a pinch of chili flakes if you like a spicy touch.
6. Pour in the cooking cream and cook over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until you have 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 sprinkle of grated Parmesan.

Curiosità

Paccheri are a pasta shape typically Neapolitan, ideal for rich and flavorful dishes like this one. Their large diameter allows them to hold thick sauces well.

Buon appetito!