Nests of tagliatelle with sausage ragù

Name: Nests of tagliatelle with sausage ragù
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tomato purée 4 ¼ cups; Sausage 1.1 lbs; Egg Tagliatelle pasta 10.6 oz; Grana Padano PDO cheese grated 1.8 oz; Carrots 2; Yellow onions 1; Celery 1 tuft; Extra virgin olive oil 4 spoonfuls; White wine ½ glass; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Lactose Free

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Elena Laudicina

Tagliatelle nests with sausage ragu—a classic from Emilia-Romagna—are where the art of baked pasta shines. Seriously good. And look, this isn't just your everyday pasta dish. These tagliatelle nests are creamy and soft inside, soaking up that rich sausage sauce, while the top gets a little golden and super super crispy once baked. In Italy, this dish really shines at family gatherings and big Sunday meals, sometimes even taking over the traditional lasagna. Which is great.

The baked tagliatelle nests offer layers of tender pasta wrapped around the meaty sauce, with flavors cooked right in. You get that perfect crunch at the edges—a hallmark of a great pasta bake—while the middle stays moist and flavorful. I mean, it's a classic example of Italian cooking, emphasizing texture and taste in such a beautiful way.

For those who love comfort food recipes but want to try something a bit different, this is a real treat. Really, it is. These baked tagliatelle nests are perfect for big family dinners or a special night when you want your meal to feel festive. Thing is, the sausage ragu is the star here—slow-simmered until packed with rich flavor, then nestled into the pasta so every bite is just right. People sometimes say it’s like lasagna, but honestly, it stands out with its unique nest shape and that satisfying mix of soft and crispy textures in every serving.

Even picky eaters usually dig in because it's such a warm, homey meal. For fans of easy pasta dishes or anyone curious about Italian recipes that go beyond the basics, tagliatelle nests with sausage ragu are definitely worth a try. For real. One bite and you'll see why this pasta bake is a favorite around Italian family tables. It is not just food—it's an experience bringing everyone together, celebrating Italy's rich culinary traditions in every mouthful. You know?

How to prepare Nests of tagliatelle with sausage ragù

To prepare the nests of tagliatelle with sausage ragù, first peel the carrots and onion. Cut them into large pieces 1 and blend them in a mixer along with the celery sprig 2. Crumble the sausage onto a plate and set it aside 3.

Pour the oil into a saucepan, add the soffritto 4, and let it sauté for a couple of minutes 5. Add the sausage and let it brown 6.

until it is well browned 7. Now deglaze with the white wine 8 and as soon as the alcohol has completely evaporated 9

add the tomato sauce 10. Season with salt 11 and pepper, then cover with a lid 12 and let cook for 40 minutes.

At this point, take a baking dish, large enough not to overlap the nests, and cover the bottom with the ragù 13. Place the tagliatelle nests on top 14 and cover with the remaining sauce 15, making sure to cover the pasta well, as it will cook with it.

Cover the surface with grated Parmesan 16 17. Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 25 minutes. Once a nice crust has formed, remove from the oven 18 and serve your tagliatelle.