Chef Bihi Wild Garlic Sausage Linguine with Peas and Pecorino
Embrace the fleeting moments of wild garlic season with this delightful recipe! It’s the perfect opportunity to combine fresh, vibrant flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Are you ready to create a dish that embodies the essence of spring? Let’s dive in!
Recipe Information
- Servings: 4
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 500 g Linguine pasta
- 4 wild garlic sausages (or 4 fresh sausages)
- 4 handfuls of fresh peas
- 150 g Pecorino cheese, grated
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- While the water is heating up, finely chop the onion.
- Shell the fresh peas from their pods.
- Cook the peas either by steaming them for 8 minutes or using the traditional English method (boiling). They should remain al dente.
- Remove the sausage meat from the casings.
- Grate the Pecorino cheese.
- In a large frying pan or wok, heat a drizzle of olive oil over low heat and add the chopped onion, sautéing until translucent.
- Add the sausage meat to the pan and cook until browned.
- Once the peas are cooked, add them to the sausage mixture, being careful not to overcook them.
- Pour in a small amount of pasta cooking water to help create a creamy sauce. Then add the grated Pecorino cheese.
- Mix well to combine and add the drained linguine to the pan. Toss everything together for about 1 minute, ensuring the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a few wild garlic flowers.
Notes
If you can’t find wild garlic sausage, blanch a few wild garlic leaves for a few seconds, then rinse under cold water and finely chop them. Add these to the mixture along with the peas.
Recipe Tips
- Using fresh, seasonal ingredients will enhance the flavors of this dish.
- Adjust the amount of Pecorino to your preference for a cheesier dish.
- You can substitute the peas with frozen peas if fresh ones are unavailable.
Nutritional Information
Approximately 600 calories per serving (varies based on specific ingredients used).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use a different type of pasta?
- Yes, any pasta shape you prefer will work well with this dish.
- What can I substitute for Pecorino?
- Parmesan cheese can be used as a substitute if Pecorino is not available.
- Is this recipe suitable for freezing?
- We recommend serving this dish fresh, as the texture of the pasta may change when frozen and reheated.
- Can I make this dish vegetarian?
- Yes, you can replace the sausage with a plant-based sausage or omit it entirely for a lighter dish.
- How can I enhance the flavors?
- Drizzling some lemon juice or adding chili flakes can enhance the flavors even more!
