Fusilloni Recipe
alla zozzona - spicy sausage, pecorino di fossa, egg yolk
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Fusilloni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilloni pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the spicy Italian sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- 3
Add Aromatics
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained fusilloni to the skillet with the sausage mixture. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to help create a sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Finishing Touches
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Serve the fusilloni hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional pecorino di fossa cheese if desired.