Lasagnette Ricce with Cotechino Braising Sauce

Name: Lasagnette Ricce with Cotechino Braising Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pure olive oil; 2 1/2 pounds cotechino sausages; 3 thin slices pancetta, chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cinnamon stick; Scant 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups homemade meat broth or canned low-sodium chicken broth; One 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Water; 1 pound dried lasagnette ricce; 1 cup freshly grated pecorino Toscano cheese (about 4 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons pure olive oil
2 1/2 pounds cotechino sausages
3 thin slices pancetta, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cinnamon stick
Scant 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups homemade meat broth or canned low-sodium chicken broth
One 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped rosemary
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Water
1 pound dried lasagnette ricce
1 cup freshly grated pecorino Toscano cheese (about 4 ounces)

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium enameled cast-iron casserole.
2
Prick the sausages several times with a fork and brown them in the casserole over moderately high heat.
3
Transfer the sausages to a plate and set aside.
4
Add the pancetta to the casserole and cook until most of the fat has been rendered, 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Add the onion and carrot and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the garlic, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaf and cook until the garlic is beginning to color.
7
Add the wine and simmer until almost evaporated, about 5 minutes.
8
Return the sausages to the casserole.
9
Add the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil; the liquid should almost cover the sausages.
10
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sausages, turning them several times, until they are tender, about 35 minutes.
11
Remove the sausages, cover with foil and set aside for later use.
12
Skim the sauce; if it seems very brothy, boil it down for about 5 minutes.
13
Discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
14
Add the parsley and rosemary and season with salt and pepper.
15
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta just until al dente.
16
Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl.
17
Add 1/2 cup of the grated cheese and toss briefly.
18
Add the sauce and toss again.
19
Pass the remaining cheese at the table.

455

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons pure olive oil, 2 1/2 pounds cotechino sausages, 3 thin slices pancetta, chopped, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lasagnette Ricce with Cotechino Braising Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!