Try this creamy pasta with escarole and nduja for a unique Italian flavor experience.

Pasta con crema di scarola e nduja

Experience the delightful flavors of Italian cuisine with our Pasta with Escarole Cream and Nduja. This creamy and savory dish combines simple ingredients in an original and comforting way. The escarole, with its delicate and slightly bitter taste, becomes a velvety cream with the addition of 36-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano, providing a savory and smooth texture to the sauce. The nduja, perfectly spicy, adds a bold note that contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the escarole and the creaminess of the cheese. This balanced and flavorful pasta is ideal for those who love creamy dishes with a lively character. Quick and easy to prepare, this pasta will surprise you with its balance of flavors and irresistible creaminess, perfect for a delightful lunch that’s different from the usual.

Other Escarole Pasta Dishes to Try:

• Minestra maritata
• Cream of fava beans with escarole and croutons
• Tagliatelle with escarole and taleggio
• Pasta with escarole and olives

Ingredients

• 350g of your choice of pasta
• 1 head of escarole
• 80g Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 36 months
• 50g nduja
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Begin by cleaning and chopping the escarole. Cook it in salted boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine the escarole with grated Parmigiano Reggiano, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the escarole cream.
3. Cook your choice of pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente.
4. In a pan, gently melt the nduja over low heat. Add the escarole cream and stir to combine.
5. Drain the pasta, reserving a bit of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the pan with the sauce, mixing well. If needed, add a splash of the reserved cooking water to achieve your desired consistency.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmigiano if desired.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian