Growing Chefs! Ontario Papperdelle with Italian Sausage, Sundried Tomato Sugo, Pangrattato

Papperdelle with Italian Sausage, Sundried Tomato Sugo, Pangrattato

Wide ribbons of pappardelle are tossed in a rich sundried tomato sugo with savory Italian sausage, creating a bold and deeply comforting pasta dish. Finished with crispy pangrattato for a satisfying crunch, every bite balances hearty, tangy, and textured flavors.”
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yield
Serves 8
Ingredient
1 recipe Papperdelle

Sausage

Ingredients
500 grams pork belly, ground4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons fennel seeds3 star anise1 tablespoon coriander seeds3 tablespoons black pepper1 tablespoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground1/2 teaspoon oregano, ground1/2 teaspoon marjoram, dried1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground3 tablespoons thyme leaves, chopped3 tablespoons parsley leaves, chopped

Sundried Tomato Sugo

Ingredients
2 shallots, sliced1 bulb of fennel, sliced4 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup white wine3/4 cup sundried tomato1 cup chicken stock3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and cold3 tablespoons parsley leaves, chopped2 tablespoons chives, chopped1 lemon, zest and juice Salt and pepper to taste

Pangrattato

Ingredients
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated1/4 cup panko2 tablespoons parsley leaves, chopped2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Equipment
Chef's knifeCutting boardMixing bowls of various sizesMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsSmall frying panMedium potRaspGraterLarge frying panFood processorDish towelTasting spoons

Directions

Get Organized!

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Get Prepped!

For the pangrattato, melt butter in a medium sized pan. Add the panko and carefully toast the panko making sure to get an even toast. Similarly toast the pumpkin seeds. Using a food processor, coarsely ground the pumpkin seeds. In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients together. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

For the sausage, toast all the whole spices in a pan on a medium flame till the start to give out their aroma. Set aside to cool. Once they are a little warm to touch, using a mortar pestle, grind the spices coarsely. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, add the ground pork belly and add all the ingredients including the ground spices . Mix thoroughly. Test out the sausage by cooking a small amount in a pan. Adjust the seasoning accordingly. 

Get Cooking!

Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. 

Add the sausage meat and cook, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Add the shallots, fennel, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 4 – 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and translucent. Pour in the white wine. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release the browned bits and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. 

Add the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken stock. Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 5 – 8 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the cold cubed butter one piece at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce is glossy and emulsified. Stir in the parsley, chives, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add cooked pappardelle directly to the pan and toss for 30 seconds to coat the noodles before serving.