Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add shallot and sauté until soft. Add pieces of sausage and sauté, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook.

Step 3

As the pasta cooks, combine ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) Parmesan in a bowl. Add ricotta mixture to pan with nduja and mix well, turning heat to low. Add a ladleful of pasta water, then season with salt and pepper. When the pasta is al dente, drain, then add pasta to pan and toss to coat in sauce.

Step 4

Garnish with Parmesan and serve immediately.