Rigatoni alla Norcina

Blanching method:

1. Thaw/Slack pasta on sheet trays in a single layer for at least 1 hour
2. Add pasta to boiling salted water and blanch for 45 seconds
3. Drain pasta and combine with sauce

NOTE:

If cooking for immediate service add 30 seconds additional cook time

Sauce method (64oz sauce 64oz pasta):

1. Thaw/Slack pasta on sheet trays in a single layer for at least 1 hour
2. Bring your sauce to a simmer and add 1 cup of water for every 32oz of sauce
3. Add the slacked pasta and cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds in the simmering sauce

Impinger oven (set to 500°F):

7″ round aluminum tin

1. Thaw/Slack pasta on sheet trays in a single layer for at least 1 hour
2. Combine 4 oz pasta with 8 oz sauce
3. Add the contents to a 7″ round aluminum tin

4. Cook covered for 9 min (1.5x through the oven)

9″ round aluminum tin

1. Thaw/Slack pasta on sheet trays in a single layer for at least 1 hour
2. Combine 6 oz pasta with 12 oz sauce
3. Add the contents to a 7″ round aluminum tin
4. Cook covered for 9 min (1.5x through the oven)

Steamer Method:

Full hotel pan (2 inch deep )

1. Thaw/Slack pasta on sheet trays in a single layer for at least 1 hour
2. Combine 40 oz of pasta and 80 of sauce in full hotel pan and cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil
3. Steam for 17 minutes on full steam

Half pan (2 inch deep)

1. Thaw/Slack pasta on sheet trays in a single layer for at least 1 hour
2. Combine 20 oz of pasta and 40 of sauce in a half hotel pan and cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil
3. Steam for 17 minutes on full steam

Microwave Method:

1. Thaw/Slack the pasta on sheet trays in a single later for at least 1 hour
2. Add 7 oz of pasta and 7 oz of sauce a long with 1/4 cup of water and mix.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes
4. Remove from microwave and carefully uncover, stir then cover again.
5. Microwave on high for an additional 1 minute.
6. Remove from microwave and transfer to serving dish or delivery packaging

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook the pasta for half the recommended time then strain and toss with a bit of olive oil. Cool down on a sheet tray in the fridge.
2. Heat a large rondo over medium, add the olive oil and onion, and cook until it starts to soften.
3. Add the crumbled sausage and brown well.
4. Deglaze with white wine and, using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the rondo to remove the fond.
5. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the sauce by ¼.
6. When ready for service, heat the sauce until it comes to a boil.
7. Add the pasta and stir to combine, cook for 2-3 minutes or until the pasta is heated through.
8. Remove from the heat and fold in the truffle and pecorino cheese.
9. Transfer to a hotel pan for service.