Senatore Cappelli organic whole wheat pasta with Nduja and mushrooms.
This delicious combination of organic whole wheat pasta with nduja and mushrooms is so flavourful that you'll be wanting to make it time and again.
Ingredients
- 400 g organic whole wheat pasta (14oz) such as fusili, fusilloni, penne etc
- 500 g mixed mushrooms (1lb) such as champignon, pioppini, button mushrooms etc
- 300 g cherry tomatoes (10oz) washed
- 3-4 tablespoon tomato passata
- 100 g nduja (3.5oz)
- ½ glass white wine
- 1 small onion peeled and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- salt for pasta and to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3-4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 50 g pecorino cheese (2oz) grated (optional)
- 1 handful fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the garlic, peel and finely chop the onions, wash the cherry tomatoes, clean and slice the mushrooms.
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan or skillet. Add the garlic cloves and fry until they until they start to soften.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until it starts to become translucent.
- Add the cleaned mushrooms (cut into thin slices or quarters) and cook over a medium-high heat, turning often, until the mushrooms have also softened.
- Add the white wine, let it evaporate and then add the nduja, stir it into the mushrooms until it melts, then add the cherry tomatoes.
- Continue cooking until the tomatoes start to soften then add the tomato passata.
- Season with salt and pepper and simmer on a low heat for about another 10-15 minutes. If the sauce seems too thick you can add some water or vegetable stock.
- Put a pan of water on to boil for the pasta. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again.
- Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet. When it’s ready, save a cup of the cooking water and drain.
- If the sauce seems dry, add some of the saved pasta cooking water.
- Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce, mix well and serve immediately with grated pecorino cheese and chopped parsley as required.
Notes
This recipe can be made with different types of pasta both whole wheat and normal. I would recommend short pasta such as fusilli, fusilloni, penne, rigatoni etc
You can also use a different combination of mushrooms including porcini.
Nutrition
Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 24gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 893mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 565IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 3mg
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Mario Fiorilli says
One of the most delicious and unforgettable pasta dishes I have ever made. It was a total hit at supper. The taste of the n'duja is quite bold yet it melds beautifully with the mushrooms which I quartered as you mention as a possibility and the cherry tomatoes. I added a half can of polpa which ties the sauce together. I will be cooking from your site on a regular basis. Thank you for sharing!
Jacqui says
Thank you for your comment Mario! I'm thrilled you liked this recipe. I'm a big nduja fan and always have some in the fridge! It's fabulous on pizza too!
Deborah says
I've never seen pasta like this before. It looks amazing. Wish I could get this in the US! Thanks for sharing.
Ramona says
This sounds absolutely insane I love pasta so much and your pasta dishes are absolutely unbelievable, so mouthwatering. This recipe is definitely on my must make list. Thank you for sharing this Jacqui
admin says
Aww grazie di cuore Ramona! I'm thrilled you love the recipes here. I'm sure you'll really enjoy this dish if you try it. Very earthy and flavourful! Love from Verona Jacqui
Corina Blum says
I haven't tried nduja yet but it sounds really tasty and is something I keep planning to look out for so I can try some recipes with it in. This sounds lovely.
admin says
Thank you Corina! Yes, you definitely need to try some nduja! It has apparently taken the UK gastronomic scene by storm in recent years! They say it's the new chorizo! I can understand why. It's so delicious! Best wishes Jacqui
Amanda says
My favourite simple dish would be mushrooms and pasta but I love the idea of the Nduja added too. I’m going to have to find some so I can try it!
admin says
I love just mushrooms with pasta too Amanda, especially if the mushrooms are porcini! With Nduja the dish has a much stronger flavour of course! But, boy is it good! And def worth trying! All the best Jacqui