Creamy Nduja Pasta

Updated at: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:36:23 GMT

Step 1

Cook the pasta as per packaging in salty water. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water, and place pasta on the side.

Step 2

In a pan over low heat, add 2 tbsp butter. Once melted, grate the garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Add the nduja, breaking it up with the back of a spoon. Cook the nduja until it has all but "melted" 2-3 minutes (there will still be little chunks), this will take longer if the nduja just came out of the fridge.

Step 4

Deglaze the pan with the wine and simmer for 3-4 minutes. The wine will have reduced by half.

Step 5

Add 1 cup of pasta water and simmer for 3-4 minutes on medium heat. The pasta water should thicken a bit and reduce by a little less than half.

Step 6

Add the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes, mixing vigorously to incorporate the fat into the sauce. Don't be alarmed if the fat doesn't incorporate at first. If the sauce over reduces add more pasta water.

Step 7

Turn off the heat and add the Parmesan cheese, and mix to combine. Add the pasta and another tbsp of butter, toss to coat and serve.

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