CAVATELLI WITH FENNEL SAUSAGE, BROWN BUTTER AND CRISPY SAGE
When winter isn't quite ready to shed its coat and enter spring, hearty, simple, stick-to-the-ribs meals are best. There's barely anything at the farmers market, so we turn to our pantries instead. What I love about this recipe is that you can use your favorite fennel sausage instead of making it from scratch. That brings the cooking time to 20 minutes, tops. I'm of the mind that brown butter improves anything and when mixed with fragrant sage and fennel, it's such a satisfying combination. You can try this recipe with any pasta you like, but I like the texture of the cavatelli best. Enjoy!
Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then the sausage in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Cook until the sausage is fully cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the sausage to a plate and return the skillet to the heat.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, add the butter and the chopped sage to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the butter is browned and smells nutty. Pour in the wine and cook until the alcohol has cooked off, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon, about 3 minutes. Return the sausage to the skillet, add the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and fried sage leaves and serve immediately.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together with your hands until well combined. Gently roll the mixture into 1 inch balls and set aside on a rimmed baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate until ready to use, for up to 4 days.
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Melvin Fahnbulleh
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The cavatelli was overcooked and the sauce was watery. The crispy sage was the only thing that was good about this dish.
anne nock
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more flavorful sausage or a different type of sauce. The crispy sage was a nice touch, but it couldn't save the dish for me.
Oliver Daly
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The crispy sage was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish aga
Dennis Macharia Njanja
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The crispy sage added a nice touch of crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone
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[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I'm so glad I did! The fennel sausage was surprisingly delicious, and the brown butter sauce was rich and flavorful. The crispy sage was the perfect finishing touch. I w
Paulina Quayson
[email protected]I made this recipe for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was one of the best pasta dishes he's ever had. The sauce was especially delicious, and the crispy sage added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Nazia Mujtaba
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The fennel sausage and brown butter sauce was rich and flavorful, and the crispy sage added a nice touch of crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy-to-make pasta dish
MARIS JAN
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cavatelli, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of fennel sausage, brown butter, and crispy sage was incredible. I will definitely be making this dish again.
KING SOLOMON
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cavatelli was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The crispy sage was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Saru Basnet
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The fennel sausage was especially delicious, and the crispy sage added a nice finishing touch.
Samantha Walcott
[email protected]This cavatelli dish was a hit at our dinner party! The fennel sausage and brown butter sauce was rich and flavorful, and the crispy sage added a nice touch of texture and flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.