Sardinia Pasta
Malloreddus alla Campidanese
Make malloreddus alla Campidanese with Sardinian gnocchetti, sausage, tomato, saffron, and pecorino.
- Prep
- 12 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 52 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Moderate
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in olive oil, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add onion and cook until soft and sweet.
- Stir in passata and saffron water, then simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Cook malloreddus in salted water until al dente.
- Toss the pasta with the sausage sauce and a splash of pasta water.
- Fold in pecorino off the heat so the sauce turns glossy.
- Serve with basil if desired and more cheese at the table.
This malloreddus alla Campidanese recipe uses Sardinian ridged pasta with a tomato, sausage, saffron, and pecorino sauce. The small grooves catch the sauce so every bite tastes seasoned.
Why This Malloreddus alla Campidanese Recipe Works
Browning the sausage first builds the base of the sauce. Saffron adds aroma and warmth without turning the dish sweet or heavy.
Key Tips
- Break sausage into small pieces so it nestles into the pasta.
- Simmer the tomato sauce until it clings rather than pools.
- Add cheese off the heat to keep the sauce smooth.
Variations and Serving Ideas
The same technique helps when you want Sardinian sausage pasta, gnocchetti sardi recipe, and malloreddus with sausage. Keep the character of Malloreddus alla Campidanese in mind: choose good ingredients, control texture, and serve the dish when its flavor and texture are at their best.
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