Best Orecchiette with Sardinian Sausage Ragu (Fast & Slow)

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¼ CUP EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

4 MEDIUM GARLIC CLOVES, CHOPPED

½ CUP DRY WHITE WINE

¼ TEASPOON SAFFRON THREADS (OPTIONAL)

14½ OUNCE CAN TOMATO PUREE (1½ CUPS)

1 POUND ORECCHIETTE OR SMALL SHELL PASTA (SEE NOTE)

1 POUND SWEET OR HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE, CASING REMOVED, BROKEN INTO ½-INCH OR SMALLER PIECES

KOSHER SALT AND GROUND BLACK PEPPER

1 OUNCE PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE, FINELY GRATED (½ CUP), PLUS MORE TO SERVE

¾ CUP ROUGHLY CHOPPED FRESH BASIL, DIVIDED

Directions at 177milkstreet.com

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