Authentic Pasta alla Norcina (The Italian Comfort Food You Need to Try
One of our favorite things about having an Italian market is helping customers bring authentic Italian flavors home to their own kitchens.
This week, we’re highlighting several ingredients that come together to create a classic Italian dish that deserves a place in your dinner rotation.
Pasta alla Norcina
Originating in Umbria, this rich and comforting pasta combines Italian sausage, cream, cheese, and pasta into a simple meal that tastes like it came from a countryside trattoria.
The best part? Most of the ingredients can be found right here at Cinotti’s Italian Market.
What You’ll Need
This recipe works beautifully with:
- Oro Giallo Fresh Pappardelle
- Oro Giallo Fresh Paccheri
- Ferrarini Butter
- Primosale Cheese with Truffle
- Imported Italian Olive Oil
- Fresh Italian Sausage
- Parmigiano Reggiano
Pasta alla Norcina Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh pappardelle or paccheri
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons Ferrarini Butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- ½ cup diced truffle cheese
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fresh pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, brown the sausage in a large skillet, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add the Ferrarini Butter and allow it to melt into the sausage.
- Reduce heat and stir in the cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Parmigiano Reggiano and truffle cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta directly into the sauce.
- Finish with fresh black pepper and additional Parmigiano before serving.
Why Quality Ingredients Matter
Italian cooking isn’t about complicated techniques. It’s about starting with exceptional ingredients.
Fresh pasta creates a softer texture that holds sauce beautifully. Imported Italian cheeses bring depth and richness. European butter adds a creamy finish that elevates the entire dish.
When simple ingredients are made well, dinner practically makes itself.
This Week’s Market Picks
While you’re shopping this week, keep an eye out for:
- Ferrarini Italian Butter
- Oro Giallo Fresh Pasta
- Primosale Truffle Cheese
- Imported Italian Olive Oils
- Parmigiano Reggiano
These are the ingredients that transform an ordinary weeknight meal into something worth gathering around the table for.
Ready to bring a taste of Italy to your dinner table?
Stop by Cinotti’s Italian Market this week and explore our selection of imported cheeses, fresh pasta, olive oils, wines, and authentic Italian specialties. Whether you’re making Pasta alla Norcina or trying a new family recipe, we’re here to help you find the perfect ingredients. We can’t wait to hear what you’re cooking.
Visit us in Jacksonville Beach and discover what’s new in the market this week.