Pasta Alla Zozzona
Pasta Alla Zozzona marries the tang of tomato sauce with the richness of egg yolks and pecorino, layered with crispy pancetta and juicy Italian sausage. The result is a glossy, porky sauce that clings to rigatoni with peppery depth and salty bite. Serve it for a cozy weeknight or an impressive weekend supper when you’re craving bold, Roman-style comfort.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pasta Alla Zozzona, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add the onion, and cook until golden, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and pancetta, and cook until the pancetta is crispy, about 2 minutes. Add the sausage; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes, adding more olive oil as needed.
- 3
Add the marinara, stir, and cook for 15 minutes. Add salt, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes more.
- 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with a generous tablespoon of sea salt. Add the rigatoni; cook until slightly firm, about 13 minutes. Reserve a mug of pasta water, drain the pasta, and keep it warm.
- 5
Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks in a bowl; add pecorino Romano and whisk until thick. Season with black pepper, and add a little reserved pasta water to loosen the egg sauce.
- 6
Slowly whisk the egg sauce into the meat sauce.
- 7
Stir the sauce into the rigatoni; taste, and finish with more cheese, salt, and black pepper. Garnish with fresh basil.
- Calories 888.23 kcal High 44%
- Protein 43.49 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 74.58 g 27%
- Total Fat 46.09 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 13.39 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 261.22 mg High 87%
- Sodium 1680.35 mg High 73%
- Dietary Fiber 7.94 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 10.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 371.97 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 7.37 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 1061.01 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 144.6 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 11.89 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.73 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pasta Alla Zozzona is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Diced Onion, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 888.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pasta Alla Zozzona?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pasta Alla Zozzona made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chopped Spinach, Diced Onion, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Pasta Alla Zozzona?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pasta Alla Zozzona?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 888.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pasta Alla Zozzona easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pasta Alla Zozzona healthy?
- Pasta Alla Zozzona has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 888.23 calories and 43.49 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1680.35 mg (73% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.39 g (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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