Italian

Malloreddus alla Campidanese

“These small Sardinian gnocchi are bathed in a savory sausage and tomato sauce, with a hint of saffron and topped with Pecorino Sardo.”

Medium1.5 hours

Where it comes from

A staple of Sardinian cuisine, Malloreddus alla Campidanese is particularly beloved in the Campidano area, celebrating local ingredients like saffron and Pecorino Sardo.

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Master techniqueSauteing Hero ingredientPasta

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How it's made

1
Mix semolina with water and a pinch of saffron to form the dough for malloreddus.
2
Shape the dough into small gnocchi-like pieces.
3
Cook Italian sausage with chopped onions in olive oil until browned.
4
Add tomatoes and simmer to create a rich sauce.
5
Cook the malloreddus until al dente, then combine with the sauce and finish with Pecorino Sardo.

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