BAKED PASTA WITH MERGUEZ AND HARISSA-SPIKED SAUCE
We stole your nonna's ziti and took it on a self-discovery tour of Middle Eastern flavors. Sorry-it doesn't want to come home.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Pasta Tomato Bake Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Feta Sausage Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grind caraway and cumin in a spice mill or a mortar and pestle; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook sausage until browned all over but still pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. Slice into 1" pieces.
- Add onion to same skillet and cook, stirring often, until soft, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and reserved spices. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, crushing, and juices, then harissa. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until very al dente (about 3 minutes less than package directions; it will be firm in the center). Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
- Add sausage, pasta, and cooking liquid to skillet; toss to coat. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish, top with feta, and bake until top is browned and juices are bubbling, 18-22 minutes.
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Syedawais Syedawais
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this pasta dish. The harissa sauce was flavorful without being too spicy, and the creamy sauce helped to balance out the heat. I would definitely make this dish again.
Mirembe jemima
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I especially love the crispy bits of sausage in the sauce.
kambiz salehi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of merguez sausage and harissa is inspired, and the results are simply delicious. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Samantha Gremore
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I highly recommend it!
Sabrina Spelmen
[email protected]I made this pasta dish for my friends, and they all loved it! They said it was one of the best pasta dishes they'd ever had. I'm definitely going to be making this dish again.
Wayne Greene
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less harissa sauce. The merguez sausage was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Malik Tayyub
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this pasta dish. The harissa sauce was flavorful without being too spicy, and the creamy sauce helped to balance out the heat. I would definitely make this dish again.
David Derosa
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover merguez sausage. I had some leftover from a cookout, and this was the perfect way to use it up. The harissa sauce is also a great way to add some extra flavor to the dish.
Jabed Saimon
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of merguez sausage and harissa is inspired, and the results are simply delicious.
Zakia Ibrahim
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I especially love the crispy bits of sausage in the sauce.
Barnabas Annan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the merguez sausage and the spicy harissa sauce. I'll definitely be making this again for my next gathering.
Taegan Richardson
[email protected]This was one of the easiest pasta dishes I've ever made. The sauce came together quickly, and the pasta cooked in no time. I had dinner on the table in under 30 minutes!
Bal Gartimar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this pasta dish was surprisingly mild. The harissa added just the right amount of heat, and the creamy sauce helped to tone it down. I really enjoyed it!
Saqlian Saqlian
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The merguez sausage added a delicious smoky flavor, and the harissa-spiked sauce was perfectly balanced between spicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.