Farro Pasta with Nettles and Sausage

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with water for pasta and bring it to a boil.

2. 2

   In a wide, deep skillet, heat the olive oil over a medium-high burner.

3. 3

   Add the onion and a little salt, and let the onion begin to soften.

4. 4

   Add the sausage meat, breaking it into rough pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are lightly browned and the sausage is done, about 5 to 6 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the garlic and tomato paste and stir well to coat.

6. 6

   Turn off the heat.

7. 7

   Salt the pasta water and begin cooking the pasta.

8. 8

   When the pasta is nearly ready, reheat the onion and sausage mixture over a high burner.

9. 9

   Add the nettles or greens to the pan along with 1/4 cup pasta water and stir until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Check the seasoning.

11. 11

    Drain the pasta when al dente and mix with the skillet ingredients in a large warmed bowl.

12. 12

    Serve with coarsely grated ricotta salata.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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