Charred Hispi Cabbage & Sausage Pasta Recipe
A flavorful and comforting pasta dish featuring charred hispi cabbage and savory sausage, tossed with creamy crème fraîche, wholegrain mustard, and parmesan cheese for a delightful blend of textures and tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: European
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 4 sausages, skins removed
- 100g crème fraîche
- 30g parmesan, finely grated
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 small hispi cabbage, roughly chopped into small pieces
- 1 garlic clove, finely sliced
- 2 oregano sprigs, leaves picked
Pantry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
- 300g penne pasta
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Heat a wide, deep frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Crumble the sausagemeat into the pan using a spatula, cooking for 5-6 minutes until golden and charred in spots. Remove the cooked sausage to a small bowl with a slotted spoon.
- Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well, reserving some of the pasta cooking water for later use.
- Cook the cabbage: In the same pan used for the sausages, cook the hispi cabbage over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes, stirring often until softened, golden, and charred in places. Stir in the sliced garlic and oregano leaves and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Combine ingredients: Return the cooked sausage meat to the pan with the cabbage. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the crème fraîche, wholegrain mustard, and 2-3 ladlefuls of the reserved pasta water. Add the cooked penne and mix well, adding more pasta water if necessary to loosen the sauce.
- Finish and serve: Stir in most of the grated parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining parmesan.
Notes
- Removing the sausage skins before cooking allows the meat to crumble nicely and cook evenly.
- Reserve some pasta water to help create a silky sauce and adjust the consistency as needed.
- Charred cabbage adds a smoky depth and balances the richness of the sausage and crème fraîche.
- Use good-quality parmesan for the best flavor impact.
- You can substitute other short pasta shapes like rigatoni or fusilli if penne is unavailable.
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