Calabresa Pasta with Potato Cream

Name: Calabresa Pasta with Potato Cream
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 500 g penne pasta; 400 g Friato smoked calabresa sausage; 3 medium potatoes; 2 cartons of heavy cream (200 g each); 1 container of Friato requeijão cream cheese; Friato mozzarella to taste; 1 chopped onion; Chopped garlic to taste; Pimenta-de-cheiro pepper to taste; Fresh green herbs to taste; Salt, oregano, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste

Prep time25 min
Total time50 min
Servings6

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Ingredients:
500 g penne pasta
400 g Friato smoked calabresa sausage
3 medium potatoes
2 cartons of heavy cream (200 g each)
1 container of Friato requeijão cream cheese
Friato mozzarella to taste
1 chopped onion
Chopped garlic to taste
Pimenta-de-cheiro pepper to taste
Fresh green herbs to taste
Salt, oregano, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste

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Prep the ingredients: Cut the Friato smoked calabresa sausage into small cubes, chop the onion, garlic, and pimenta-de-cheiro pepper. Peel the potatoes and cut them into smaller pieces to make cooking easier.
Cook the potatoes: In a pot with salted water, cook the potatoes until very tender. Drain and set aside to prepare the cream.
Prepare the calabresa: In a large pan, fry the Friato calabresa until lightly browned. Add the onion, garlic, and pimenta-de-cheiro, and sauté until fragrant. Season with oregano, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste.
Make the potato cream: In a blender, combine the cooked potatoes, heavy cream, and Friato requeijão. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the salt if necessary.
Cook the pasta: In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and mix it into the sautéed calabresa.
Assemble the creamy pasta: Pour the potato cream over the pasta and calabresa, gently tossing to coat all the ingredients. Cover with a generous layer of Friato mozzarella.
Melt the cheese: Cover the pan and keep it over low heat until the mozzarella melts. Alternatively, transfer it to a baking dish and bake until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Garnish and serve: Top with fresh green herbs to taste and serve while hot. The result is an irresistibly creamy and flavorful calabresa pasta with potato cream!