Fregula Sarda With Leeks and Sausage

• leeks↗4
• sea salt↗
• cups chicken stock↗2
• cups water↗2
• tablespoons extra virgin olive oil↗2
• ounces fresh sausage (I use turkey sausage)↗6
• pinch red pepper flakes (optional)↗1
• tablespoons dry white wine↗2
• cup pasta (fregula sarda)↗1
• cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (to taste)1⁄2
• teaspoons minced flat leaf parsley2
• lots fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Покрокова інструкція

1. 1

   Trim the leeks just above the white part of the stalk. Wash the top greens, and put them in a pot with a pinch of sea salt, the chicken stock, and 2 cups water.

2. 2

   Simmer for 30 minutes, then remove and discard the leek greens.

3. 3

   Wash and thinly slice the white part of the leeks, and add to a deep sauté pan (or small stock pot or Dutch oven) with the olive oil.

4. 4

   Cook over low heat until the leeks are translucent, 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the sausage, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, until browned on all sides.

6. 6

   Add red pepper flakes, white wine, and fregula. Stir to combine, and add the hot chicken stock.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil over medium heat; then reduce heat to low and simmer until the fregula is cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed (add additional water, a few Tbsp at a time, if needed).

8. 8

   Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese, parsley, and plenty of black pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.