Description
A flavorful and hearty pasta dish featuring charred hispi cabbage and savory crumbled sausage, brought together with creamy crème fraîche, wholegrain mustard, and topped with grated parmesan for a deliciously comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 sausages, skins removed
- 300g penne pasta
- 1 small hispi cabbage, roughly chopped into small pieces
- 1 garlic clove, finely sliced
- 2 oregano sprigs, leaves picked
- 100g crème fraîche
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
- 30g parmesan, finely grated
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat a wide, deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and once hot, add the sausage meat by squashing it into the pan with a spatula, breaking it into small crumbled pieces. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the sausage is golden brown and charred in spots. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked sausage into a small bowl and set aside.
- Cook the pasta: While cooking the sausage, boil the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water for later use.
- Char the cabbage: Using the same pan from the sausage, increase the heat to medium-high and add the chopped hispi cabbage. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage softens, turns golden, and develops charred spots.
- Add aromatics and sausage back: Stir in the finely sliced garlic and oregano leaves into the cabbage, then return the cooked sausage meat to the pan. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Create the sauce and combine: Stir in the crème fraîche and wholegrain mustard along with 2-3 ladlefuls of the reserved pasta water. Add the cooked penne pasta and mix thoroughly, adding more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Finish and serve: Stir in most of the grated parmesan, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve the pasta topped with the remaining parmesan.
Notes
- You can use any type of Italian sausage, such as pork or chicken, depending on preference.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of chili flakes when cooking the cabbage.
- Reserve some pasta water—it helps create a silky sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
- If crème fraîche is unavailable, substitute with sour cream or mascarpone for a similar creamy texture.
- To make this dish gluten free, use gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: pasta, hispi cabbage, sausage, creamy pasta, quick dinner, penne, sausage pasta, easy pasta recipes
