Mezze maniche with sausage and cherry tomatoes is a perfect example of how simple ingredients, expertly combined, can transform into an incredibly tasty pasta dish appreciated by anyone who tastes it. The sausage is the main ingredient that gives this dish a robust and meaty flavor. You can use pork or beef sausage, depending on personal preference. The sausage is crumbled and cooked until crispy and golden, releasing its succulent juices and enveloping aromas that will spread into the sauce. The cherry tomatoes, fresh and ripe, are the perfect complement to the sausage. They add natural sweetness and a touch of acidity to the sauce, balancing the rich flavor of the meat. Moreover, the vibrant color combination of the intense red of the cherry tomatoes and the green of the aromatic herbs creates a dish that is a pleasure for the eyes as well. This recipe also includes the use of garlic and chili pepper to add further depth of flavor and a spicy touch to the sauce. Fresh aromatic herbs, such as basil or parsley, are added at the end for a touch of freshness and fragrance. Mezze maniche with sausage and cherry tomatoes is an excellent choice for a special lunch or dinner, but they are equally suitable for a daily meal that satisfies the palate and delights the senses. Preparing this recipe is a tribute to the Italian culinary tradition, which is based on the use of high-quality ingredients, cooked with passion and attention to create extraordinary dishes. Below I leave you other first-course recipes with cherry tomatoes.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Low
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients for Mezze Maniche with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes
- 11 oz mezze maniche rigate
- 7 oz sausage
- 9 oz cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
- 1 glass red wine (you can also use white wine)
- 9 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- as needed salt
- as needed pepper (or chili pepper)
- as needed grated parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch basil
Tools for Mezze Maniche with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 Pot
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Pan
Steps for Mezze Maniche with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes
To prepare mezze maniche with sausage and cherry tomatoes, start by putting the pot with salted water on the stove and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce, remove the casing from the sausage,
set it aside and
cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
Heat the oil in the pan, add the garlic and let it brown for a couple of minutes. Add the sausage.
When well browned, deglaze with red wine, let the alcohol evaporate and
remove the garlic cloves.
Add the cherry tomatoes, let cook for a few minutes and
pour in the tomato sauce,
one cup of water, adjust salt and pepper and
let cook until the sauce is thick.
Throw in the pasta,
drain it still al dente directly into the pan,
add two ladles of water and
stir well.
finish with grated parmesan cheese,
a good stir,
some basil leaves and
plate up.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use onion instead of garlic?
Yes, certainly.
