Penne with buffalo sausage and Carmagnola peppers

The penne with buffalo sausage and Carmagnola peppers are a new creation from Ida's PastaYourWay series. This dish combines intense and genuine flavors of Italian tradition with a touch of originality. The buffalo sausage, sourced from the renowned Burzio butcher shop, lends a robust and distinctive taste, while the Carmagnola peppers, with their vibrant colors and sweet flavor, add freshness and visual appeal. The preparation of the roasted pepper cream gives a velvety texture that envelops the pasta, enhancing each bite. Finished with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan shavings, this dish is perfect for those looking to serve a first course rich in Mediterranean flavors and aromas.

Ingredients

(For 4 people)

400 g of Penne pasta
500 g of buffalo sausage (from Burzio butcher shop)
3 square Carmagnola peppers: two yellow and one red
A handful of basil leaves
2 cloves of garlic
Shaved Parmesan cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt

Preparation

Start by roasting one of the two yellow peppers in the oven.
Remove the casing from the buffalo sausage and form small meatballs (polpettine).
Heat a large skillet with olive oil. Cook the sausage meatballs for about 10 minutes.
Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the skillet. Meanwhile, clean one yellow and one red pepper, slicing them crosswise into wide strips (about one finger thick).
After cleaning, rinse the peppers well. Reuse the skillet used for the meatballs, add a bit more olive oil, and sauté with two cloves of garlic (which will be removed at the end of cooking) for 15-20 minutes.
When done, add the meatballs back to the skillet with the peppers, mixing well.
Peel the roasted yellow pepper, clean it well, and blend it with a bit of olive oil and salt to create a cream.
Cook the pasta al dente in a large pot, then drain and place it in a serving bowl.
Season the pasta with the roasted pepper cream, then add the meatballs and sliced peppers (both kept warm). Also add a generous handful of basil leaves, torn by hand, to enhance the flavors.
Finally, transfer the contents of the serving bowl onto a platter and serve with shaved Parmesan cheese.