Bucatini Pasta With Sausage And Kale Recipes

BUCATINI PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND KALE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to about 3 minutes shy of al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water then drain the pasta. Drizzle with a smidgen of olive oil to prevent sticking.
• In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add in the olive oil and sausage breaking up the meat.
• When the sausage is mostly cooked add in the garlic and then add the kale.
• Cook for about 10 minutes, until the kale begins so soften.
• Add in the pasta and pasta water. Toss to combine and simmer on low until the pasta is al dente and the pasta water is absorbed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle some grated pecorino cheese on top.

BUCATINI MARINARA WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the onion and carrot and saute until golden, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook 1 more minute. Add the tomatoes with their juice, bay leaf, sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 more minutes.
• Prepare pasta while sauce simmers. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Remove sauce from heat, remove bay leaf, and carefully blend, in batches, to break up large pieces. Mix sauce with pasta. Serve individual portions topped with a heaping tablespoon of ricotta and garnish with basil.
• Cut each link evenly in half lengthwise. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Place the sausage cut side down and cook, turning on all sides for even browning, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Serve as an accompaniment with the bucatini marinara.

BUCATINI WITH SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the sausage. Cook and crumble with a wooden spoon until the sausage is well browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper and cook until wilted, about 8 minutes, adding a splash of pasta water if the pan seems dry at any point.
• 2. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and reduce, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 2 cups pasta water. Stir in the oregano and season with salt and red pepper flakes. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until thick and flavorful, about 20 minutes.
• 3. When the sauce is almost ready, add the bucatini to the boiling water. When the pasta is al dente, remove it with tongs and add directly to the sauce, reserving the pasta water. Add the parsley. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce, adding a splash of pasta water if the pasta seems dry. Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle with the grated Grana Padano, toss, and serve.