100% Italian organic durum wheat pasta.
Mezze penne – Cooking time: 6 mins.
Pasta inspired by tradition.
Quality, like beauty lies in the small things.
NAES pasta is made in an artisan workshop that creates small amounts of pasta with high cure, lots of passion and devotion to details, taste and quality. It may be a small amount but it has huge value. Every single step in creation of NAES pasta, starting from preparation of dough to it’s manual packaging is held with attention and skill.
It is in the small details, that the excellency is hidden: a perfect texture, alluring aroma and the authentic taste of Italian wheat.
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Mezze penne NAES in tomato sauce and sausage sauce.
Ingredients:
350 g of NAES Mezze penne
300 g of fresh sausage, casing removed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
400 g of tomato puree
1 teaspoon of tomato paste
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional, if you like it spicy)
50 ml of red wine (optional)
50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Grated cheese or pieces of mozzarella for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the pasta:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the NAES Mezze penne according to the instructions on the package. Drain them al dente, reserving some of the cooking water. This will be useful for blending the pasta later. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the sausage and tomato sauce:
In a large pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté over medium heat until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the fresh sausage to the pan and crumble it with a fork. Continue cooking until the sausage is browned and evenly cooked.
Add the tomato sauce:
Pour the tomato puree and tomato paste into the pan with the sausage. Mix well to combine the ingredients.
Add the fresh rosemary and, if you want a spicy touch, the red pepper flakes.
If you prefer, you can also add the red wine at this point to enrich the flavor of the sauce. Let the sauce cook over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes, until it slightly thickens.
Blend the pasta:
Transfer the cooked NAES Mezze penne to the pan with the sausage and tomato sauce. Gently mix to combine all the ingredients. If the sauce is too thick, you can add some of the reserved pasta cooking water to make it creamier.
Final seasoning:
Adjust salt and black pepper to your taste. Make sure the sauce is well-seasoned.
Serving:
Transfer the Mezze penne with sausage and tomato sauce to individual plates.
Sprinkle each portion with grated Parmesan cheese.
If desired, you can also add some pieces of mozzarella to the hot pasta for a deliciously melted texture.
Garnish:
Garnish with some fresh rosemary leaves or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if you prefer.
Serve and enjoy this rich and flavorful pasta, perfect for a family dinner or for sharing convivial moments with friends.
