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Pasta Alla Zozzona

Pasta Alla Zozzona: A Creamy Italian Comfort in 35 Minutes

Pasta Alla Zozzona is a creamy, flavorful Italian dish that blends Amatriciana and Carbonara in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Short Pasta Gluten-free option available.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 pound Pancetta Diced; can substitute with bacon.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Sweet, casing removed; turkey sausage for leaner option.
  • 2 Shallots Diced; yellow or red onions can be used instead.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Smashed and peeled; garlic powder can be a substitute.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 2 cups Tomato Passata Can substitute with crushed tomatoes.
  • 1 teaspoon Calabrian Chili Paste Adjust for spice preference.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 3 Egg Yolks From 3 eggs; heavy cream can be a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese Freshly grated; Parmesan can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pasta Alla Zozzona
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks with the freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Set aside.
  2. Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook the short pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook pancetta until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towel.
  4. In the same skillet, add Italian sausage. Cook and break into pieces until browned, about 7 minutes.
  5. Add shallots, garlic, and kosher salt to the sausage. Cook until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes.
  6. Pour in the tomato passata and add Calabrian chili paste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce.
  8. Gently toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
  9. Temper the egg mixture with hot pasta water, then quickly stir into the skillet off the heat.
  10. Serve immediately, topped with extra Pecorino Romano cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to temper the egg yolks with hot pasta water to achieve creaminess without scrambling them.

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