Nduja Spaghetti Recipe | Authentic Calabrian Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) high-quality spaghetti
• 3 oz (85 g) nduja (Calabrian spicy spreadable pork sausage)
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry white wine
• 1 cup (240 ml) San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
• 1/2 tsp Calabrian chili flakes (optional, for extra heat)
• 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (25 g) Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated, plus more for serving
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more for pasta water
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) reserved pasta cooking water