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Pasta with 'Nduja or Pasta con 'Nduja with a bowl of rocket (arugula)

Pasta with ‘Nduja

This spicy ‘Nduja pasta recipe will become your once-a-week go-to easy meal when you need to whip something up quickly. I always keep a jar in the fridge because everything else in the ingredients can be found in anyone’s pantry.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Tubular Pasta
  • 30 ml Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Onion Thinly Sliced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Chopped
  • 120 g ‘Nduja Paste
  • 500 g Tomato Passata
  • 20 g Basil Leaves Torn
  • Salt to taste
  • 5 g Freshly Grated Parmesan
  • 5 g Fresh Parsley chopped.

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes or according to packet instructions. When the pasta is al dente, drain, reserving a tbsp of cooking liquid to add to the sauce.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onions. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the onions are soft and begin to brown. Stir in the garlic and ‘Nduja and cook for a further minute. Deglaze the pan with the reserved pasta water and add the tomato passata. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.
  3. Toss the drained pasta with the sauce and stir in the torn basil. Season to taste.
  4. Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.