Best 6 Fettuccine With Fennel And Spicy Sausage Recipes

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Indulge in a flavor-packed culinary journey with this fettuccine dish, where fennel's subtle aniseed aroma harmonizes with the spicy kick of sausage. Discover a medley of tantalizing recipes that showcase this dynamic duo, from a classic rendition featuring creamy Alfredo sauce to a vibrant version complemented by a zesty tomato-based sauce. Whether you prefer a rich and indulgent pasta experience or a lighter, garden-fresh delight, these recipes offer a range of options to satisfy every palate.

**Classic Fettuccine with Fennel and Spicy Sausage:**

This beloved recipe embodies the harmonious balance between fennel's delicate sweetness and spicy sausage's bold heat. Creamy Alfredo sauce envelops the fettuccine, creating a luscious and comforting dish.

**Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Fettuccine:**

Vibrant sun-dried tomatoes and earthy spinach add a burst of flavor and color to this fettuccine dish. A light and tangy tomato-based sauce complements the fennel and spicy sausage, resulting in a refreshing and flavorful pasta meal.

**Roasted Fennel and Sausage with Lemon Gremolata:**

Experience the symphony of flavors in this roasted fennel and sausage dish. Fennel and sausage are roasted to perfection, then topped with a refreshing lemon gremolata, creating a delightful balance of savory and zesty notes.

**Fennel and Sausage Stuffed Shells:**

Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a delectable mixture of fennel, spicy sausage, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Baked in a rich tomato sauce, these stuffed shells offer a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for special occasions.

**Spicy Sausage and Fennel Pasta Soup:**

Warm up with this comforting pasta soup, featuring a savory broth infused with fennel and spicy sausage. Tender pasta, vegetables, and a touch of cream create a rich and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cozy meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ORECCHIETTE WITH ROASTED FENNEL AND SAUSAGE



Orecchiette with Roasted Fennel and Sausage image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 small bulbs fennel, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces (2 1/2 cups) orecchiette pasta
One 4-ounce spicy Italian sausage link, casing removed
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or smashed
2 tablespoons white wine, such as pinot grigio
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the fennel: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Spray a small baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • Toss the fennel, oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Arrange the fennel in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast until golden and tender, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the sausage and break into 1/2-inch pieces using a wooden spoon. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Add the onion, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and wine and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until all of the wine has evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, parsley and capers. Cook for 30 seconds. Add the pasta, fennel and cheese. Toss until all ingredients are coated, adding the reserved pasta water as needed, to loosen the pasta.

SPICY SAUSAGE FETTUCCINE



Spicy Sausage Fettuccine image

One time I accidentally bought hot Italian sausage, but wanted to find a way to use it anyway. I tossed it in the slow cooker with mushrooms, tomatoes and wine, which helped to mellow out the heat. Now I buy the hot stuff on purpose! -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons canola oil
8 hot Italian sausage links
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1/2 cup beef stock
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional stock
1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine or tagliatelle
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown sausages on all sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker, reserving drippings in pan., In same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in drippings over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, stock and wine; pour over sausages. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours (a thermometer inserted in sausages should read at least 160°)., To serve, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Remove sausages from slow cooker; cut into thick slices., Skim fat from mushroom mixture. Add fettuccine and sausage; toss to combine. Serve in bowls. If desired, top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

ONE-POT FENNEL AND SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Fennel And Sausage Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: hot italian sausage, large onion, garlic, fennel bulb, dried oregano, salt, pepper, tomato paste, canned chopped tomato, orecchiette pasta, shaved paresan cheese, mozzarella pearl

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb hot italian sausage
1 large onion, sliced thin
5 cloves garlic, sliced
1 fennel bulb, sliced thin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
6 oz tomato paste
14 ½ oz canned chopped tomato
1 lb orecchiette pasta, cooked
½ cup shaved paresan cheese
1 cup mozzarella pearl

Steps:

  • Add the sausage to a large pot on medium high. Cook until browned. Remove temporarily from the pot.
  • Add sliced fennel, onion, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions and fennel are golden and caramelized.
  • Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and meat. Stir and cook until the tomato paste has darkened and is aromatic.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add the cooked pasta, the grated parmesan, and the mozzarella pearls. Stir until well combined and heated through.
  • Garnish with fennel fronds, (the green leaves of the fennel bulb).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 8 grams

RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE & FENNEL



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons good olive oil
3 cups chopped fennel (1 large bulb)
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 1/4 pounds sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds, crushed with a mortar and pestle
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound rigatoni
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Add the fennel and onion and saute for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the sausage and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, crumbling it with a fork, until nicely browned. Add the garlic, crushed fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and cook for one minute. Pour in the wine, bring to a boil, and add the heavy cream, half-and-half, and tomato paste. Bring back to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons salt, and cook the rigatoni according to the directions on the package. Drain and add to the sauce, stirring to coat the pasta. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes to allow the pasta to absorb the sauce. Off the heat, stir in the parsley and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Serve hot in shallow bowls with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan on the side.

FETTUCCINE WITH FENNEL AND SPICY SAUSAGE



Fettuccine with Fennel and Spicy Sausage image

Spicy Italian sausage and sweet fennel are smothered in a delicious crushed tomato-basil sauce. Top the fettuccine, and bring on the Parmesan!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz uncooked fettuccine
1/2 lb bulk spicy Italian pork sausage
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 medium sweet onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium fennel bulb, cut into thin wedges
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
1/2 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Return to saucepan; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Drain; remove sausage from skillet.
  • In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, fennel, bell pepper and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Add tomatoes and cooked sausage to vegetables. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in pasta; heat until hot. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

ORECCHIETTE WITH FENNEL AND SAUSAGE



Orecchiette With Fennel and Sausage image

Orecchiette pasta, the "little ears" that are typical of the Apulia region in Italy's heel, is frequently prepared with sausage and broccoli rabe. For this recipe, I've swapped the broccoli rabe for a rich fennel component, which adds a distinctive flavor profile to the pasta dish. The preparation goes fairly quickly. And as an alternative to tossing the ingredients together before serving, it can be placed in an ovenproof casserole and baked, shingled generously with shards of pecorino on top. Baking at 350 degrees will take about 20 minutes, if the ingredients are hot.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage with fennel
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and chopped (about 2 cups), fronds reserved
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt
12 ounces orecchiette
1/4 cup mascarpone
Ground black pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 ounce pecorino, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 3-quart sauté pan on medium-low. Add the sausages and cook, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove sausages to a cutting board. Add fennel seeds to the pan, cook until fragrant, then add fresh fennel, onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent and just starting to color, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt. Turn off heat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 13 to 15 minutes. As the pasta cooks, quarter the sausages lengthwise, then slice 1/2-inch thick. Add sausage to the sauté pan and heat on medium-low. Stir in mascarpone and season generously with pepper. Add 1/2 cup pasta water. Stir and continue heating gently. Mince 2 tablespoons of reserved fennel fronds.
  • When the pasta is done, reserve another 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta - you don't have to be utterly thorough about it - and add it to the sauté pan along with enough additional pasta water for a mixture that's quite moist but not soupy. Check seasoning, fold in parsley and fennel fronds, and transfer to a serving dish, individual plates or bowls. Serve with pecorino alongside.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sausage: Use a spicy Italian sausage for a bolder flavor, or a mild sausage for a more subtle taste.
  • Use fresh fennel: Fennel adds a bright, anise-like flavor to the dish. If you can't find fresh fennel, you can use dried fennel seeds, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Fettuccine should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is the base of the sauce, so it's important to use a good quality oil that has a fruity, peppery flavor.
  • Serve immediately: Fettuccine with fennel and spicy sausage is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is still creamy.

Conclusion:

Fettuccine with fennel and spicy sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of spicy sausage, fennel, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty pasta recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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