Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound of ciavàr pasta
- 4 Italian sausages
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 2 yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 1/4 cup of chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Large skillet for cooking sausage and peppers
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ciavàr pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the white wine, chicken broth, and dried oregano to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and add them back to the skillet. Stir to combine with the vegetables and sauce.
6. Add the cooked ciavàr pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sausage and pepper mixture.
7. Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Medium-high heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 500
Fat per serving: 25g
Carbohydrates per serving: 45g
Protein per serving: 20g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ciavàr pasta can be substituted with any other short pasta such as penne or rigatoni.
- Italian sausages can be substituted with any other type of sausage such as chicken or turkey sausage.
- Red and yellow bell peppers can be substituted with green bell peppers or any other type of sweet pepper.
- White wine can be substituted with chicken broth or vegetable broth.
Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the peppers and onions.
- Use spicy Italian sausages for a kick of heat.
- Add a can of diced tomatoes to the skillet for a tomato-based sauce.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to cook the sausages until they are browned on all sides to ensure they are cooked through.
- Use a large skillet to ensure there is enough room to toss the pasta with the sausage and pepper mixture.
- Reserve some of the pasta water to add to the skillet if the sauce is too thick.
Storage instructions:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve in a large pasta bowl with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Garnishes:
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Pairings:
Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.
Suggested side dishes:
Side salad and garlic bread.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the sausages are cooked through before adding them back to the skillet.
Food history:
Ciavàr pasta is a type of pasta from the Calabria region of Italy.
Flavor profiles:
Savory, slightly spicy, and slightly sweet.
Serving suggestions:
Serve hot as a main dish.
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Region: Italian