Ricotta Salsiccia Recipe
Linguine pasta, house made sausage, creamy ricotta, and fresh tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sausage
Tomato Sauce
Ricotta Topping
Method
Pasta
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Sausage
- 2
Prepare the Sausage
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork with fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into small sausage patties or crumbles.
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Tomato Sauce
- 4
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Add fresh basil just before serving.
Ricotta Topping
- 5
Prepare Ricotta Topping
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Combine
- 6
Assemble the Dish
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked linguine, sausage, and tomato sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Top with dollops of the ricotta mixture and garnish with extra basil if desired.