Pasta with sausages, leeks and dill
4 servings
30 minutes
Pasta with sausages, leeks, and dill is a combination of simple ingredients that creates an amazingly rich flavor. Inspired by European cuisine, this recipe combines the tenderness of leeks, the spiciness of mustard, and the freshness of dill, turning ordinary sausages into something special. Fusilli perfectly captures the sauce, while lemon zest adds lightness. The dish evokes homey comfort but can also adorn a festive table. It pairs excellently with grated cheese that gives it a creamy texture. Convenient to prepare and quick to cook, it's a great option for a family dinner or a friendly gathering.
1
Heat oil in a large skillet. Remove the casing from the sausages, cut into small pieces, and fry over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the sausages to a plate, draining off the oil.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Sausages: 6 pieces
2
Boil water in a pot. Add leeks and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes until soft.
- Leek: 3 pieces
3
During this time, cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain the water from the pasta, leaving 150 ml.
- Fusilli pasta: 400 g
4
Add garlic and dill seeds to the leek and boil for 2 minutes. Add mustard and sausages, bring to a boil and let cook for another minute. Add pasta, lemon zest, and a little water and mix all the ingredients. Serve topped with grated cheese.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Dill seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Sausages: 6 pieces
- Fusilli pasta: 400 g
- Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
- Grated cheese: to taste