Paccheri cheese, pepper and sausage

Name: Paccheri cheese, pepper and sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Paccheri pasta 11.25 oz; Sausage 5.3 oz; Pecorino Romano PDO cheese to grate 2.1 oz; Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 1.4 oz; Red onions 3.2 oz; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Red wine 1 oz; Black pepper to taste

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596

Calories per serving

Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 596
Carbohydrates g 66.3
of which sugars g 2.3
Protein g 21.2
Fats g 26.8
of which saturated fat g 10.52
Fiber g 2.1
Cholesterol mg 43
Sodium mg 622

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

This paccheri recipe brings a real Roman vibe to your table. It's got all the heartiness you crave in a creamy and satisfying dish. Paccheri—those big, tube-shaped noodles—soak up the sauce beautifully. Really, they do. So... You get a bite that’s both rustic and a little fancy. The mix of Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP gives you that classic cacio e pepe pasta flavor. And the crumbled Italian sausage? Adds a savory, almost juicy kick, making each forkful a celebration of Lazio’s finest comfort food.

And look, black pepper doesn’t just sit on top. It enhances the tangy side of the cheese, making the dish bold yet not too heavy. This is the kind of meal you whip up when you want to treat yourself. Or impress guests. And you don't spend hours in the kitchen either. You can indulge in seconds guilt-free—this sausage pasta dish is about enjoying authentic Italian flavors, with a sauce that hugs each piece of pasta in a moist, silky coat. Romans love their cacio e pepe, but this version brings extra richness—like, seriously good.

Some families in Lazio might add extra black pepper or use fennel sausage for a unique spin, and really, that works great here too. What sets this apart from other Italian pasta recipes is its quick preparation—think easy weeknight dinner vibes with all the taste of a grand Italian feast. Pair it with a simple salad or some crusty bread, and the creamy cheese pasta makes for a complete meal. If you’re looking for a true taste of traditional Italian dishes with that modern, golden comfort factor, this dish will hit the spot every time.

It’s a perfect blend of easy prep and big flavor. This reminds everyone why sausage pasta dish classics from Rome are really really something. Enjoy the rich flavors and the comforting hug of this dish, which effortlessly combines tradition with a touch of indulgence. Pretty much, you can't go wrong with this one.

How to prepare Paccheri cheese, pepper and sausage

To prepare paccheri cheese, pepper, and sausage, peel and chop the onion 1. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan and sauté the onion 2. Take the sausage and remove the casing 3.

Cut the sausage into small pieces 4 and add it to the pan 5. When it is well browned, after about 10 minutes, deglaze with red wine and let it evaporate.

Boil the paccheri in plenty of salted boiling water 7, they should be drained al dente. The cooking time is about 16 minutes, but check the instructions on the package. Finely grate the cheeses into a bowl 8, add a small amount of cooking water 9.

Grate a generous amount of black pepper 10, mix with a spatula until you get a compact consistency, not too crumbly but not uniform and creamy either. Drain the paccheri into the pan with the sausage and onion 11, add the cheese mixture 12.

Don’t worry, just stir and toss the paccheri in the pan with a little cooking water at a time until it all melts and becomes a cheese and pepper cream 13 14. Be careful not to pour too much water which would curdle the mixture. Serve the cheese and pepper paccheri with sausage piping hot 15.