Calabrese Fusilli Recipe
tuscan style sausage, mustard green pesto, calabrian chilies, lemon, pecorino
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Tuscan sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine mustard greens, Calabrian chilies, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and half of the Pecorino cheese. Process until smooth. If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 4
Combine and Serve
In the skillet with the sausage, add the cooked fusilli and pesto. Toss to combine, adding more pasta water if necessary to loosen the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve topped with the remaining Pecorino cheese.