Sausage Fusilli al Forno
with Fresh Ricotta- Wheat
- Milk
- Sulphites
Baked pasta (pasta al forno) is Italian comfort food at its finest. Even if you don't have a nonna, you can still appreciate the home-cooked warmth that this dish brings.
Ingredients
250 g
Mild Italian Sausage, uncased
170 g
Fusilli
(Contains: Wheat)
56 g
Baby Spinach
50 g
Shallot
2 unit
Garlic, cloves
100 g
Ricotta Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
½ cup
White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
(Contains: Milk)
370 mL
Crushed Tomatoes
1 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 tbsp
Italian Seasoning
¼ tsp
Chili Flakes
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar*
1 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
0.38 tsp
Salt*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. Heat Guide for Step 4: 1/8 tsp mild, 1/4 tsp medium, 1/2 tsp spicy and 1 tsp extra-spicy! Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, peel, then finely chop shallot. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Add ricotta and cheddar to a small bowl. Season with 1/8 tsp salt (dbl for 4 ppl) and pepper, then stir to combine. Set aside.
Heat a large oven-proof pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then sausage. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up sausage into smaller pieces, until cooked through, 4-5 min.**
Meanwhile, add fusilli to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 9-11 min.Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water (dbl for 4 ppl), then drain fusilli.
Meanwhile, add shallots, garlic and 1/4 tsp chili flakes to the pan with sausage. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until shallots soften, 3-4 min. Add crushed tomatoes, vinegar, Italian Seasoning, 1/2 tsp sugar and 1/4 cup water (dbl both for 4 ppl). Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, 8-10 min.
Add fusilli, spinach and reserved pasta water to the pan with sauce. Stir until spinach wilts, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove the pan from heat. (NOTE: If you don't have an oven-proof pan, transfer the mixture to a 8x8-inch baking dish at this point. Use a 9x13-inch baking dish for 4 ppl.) Dollop cheese mixture over pasta.Broil in the middle of the oven until cheese is melted and golden-brown, 5-6 min.
Divide sausage fusilli al forno between plates.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the cheesy, well-seasoned dish, though some found the tomato sauce too acidic or bitter.
- Ease of prep: Simple to make and family-friendly; several appreciated the optional spice level for customization.
- Suggestions: Consider simmering the sauce longer for better thickness and adding baking soda to reduce acidity.
- Portions: Generous servings pleased most, but some needed to add extra pasta for a satisfying meal.
- Variations: Try adding mushrooms for extra depth or using bouillon in the pasta water to enhance flavour.
