Linguine con ‘nduja

’Nduja, or ’ndugghia, is a fiery salame made in Calabria, near Tropea – which is also the birthplace of the best red onions. Being very hot, it is the perfect sausage for a pasta ragù when combined with the sweetness of tomatoes.

’Nduja is now available in many supermarkets and it has recently become the ‘in’ food par excellence. I certainly do not think food should be fashionable and would not write this recipe just for the sake of it; I write it beca