Orecchiette with Friarielli and Napoli Sausage
Agostino Fraschetta
4
20 minutes
20 minutes
Italian
Dinner
This is a southern Italian-inspired pasta dish full of bold but familiar flavours. Bitter green friarielli and rich sausage are a classic combination, especially in Naples and the surrounding area.
Ingredients
320g Orecchiette
450g Napoli Sausage (shop here)
180g Friarielli in Oil (shop here)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (shop here)
1 Garlic clove
Chilli flakes, optional
Directions
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orecchiette until al dente.
Remove the sausage from its casing.
Cook the sausage in a frying pan until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
Add the garlic and a drizzle of olive oil.
Stir in the friarielli and cook for a few minutes until warmed through.
Drain the pasta, keeping a little cooking water aside.
Toss the orecchiette with the sausage and friarielli.
Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
Finish with chilli flakes if using, then serve hot.
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