If you’re into Italian cuisine and you are in New York City, you absolutely cannot miss a meal at Sandro’s. Opened in 1985, Sandro Fioriti’s restaurant has been reviewed by some American food critics as a true Italian destination where Roman and Umbrian cuisines are celebrated.
With his authentic cooking, he has delighted the palates of international celebrities such as Anthony Quinn, Oriana Fallaci, Isabella Rossellini, and many other famous figures.
Our writer Liliana had a pleasant chat with chef Sandro Fioriti who was very glad to share his memories – including one of his most popular pasta recipes. We hope you enjoy and, as we say in Italy, buon appetito!
Rigatoni with Broccoli by Chef Sandro Fioriti
Serves 4
Ingredients
16 oz. Rigatoni pasta
1 garlic clove
½ glass extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup of white wine
chopped Italian broccoli
chopped Italian sausage
Parmigiano Reggiano
Method
Cook the rigatoni in a large pot filled with salted, boiling water.
Sauté the garlic clove in a saucepan with olive oil until caramelized. Then add chopped broccoli and sausage.
After 5-6 minutes, add white wine and a small cup of hot boiling water used for the pasta.
Strain the rigatoni.
Pour the sausage and broccoli mix over the pasta.
Sprinkle pasta with Parmigiano Reggiano.
Serve warm.