Best 16 Spicy Sausage Pasta Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey where bold flavors dance on your taste buds! Our spicy sausage pasta extravaganza offers a tantalizing array of recipes that will ignite your senses and leave you craving more. Embark on a flavor-packed adventure as we present three distinct pasta dishes, each bursting with its own unique character. From the classic combination of spicy sausage and creamy tomato sauce to the tantalizing fusion of spicy sausage and pesto, these recipes promise an explosion of taste in every bite. Whether you prefer penne, spaghetti, or rigatoni, we have a recipe that will perfectly complement your pasta of choice. Get ready to experience a flavor sensation like never before as we guide you through the art of creating these delectable spicy sausage pasta masterpieces.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT SPICY SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pot Spicy Sausage And Broccoli Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

This one-pot pasta has it all - protein, vegetables, carbs, and a spicy kick! Cooking the pasta in chicken stock and rendered sausage fat gives it tons of flavor, while the starches from the pasta combine with the stock and Parmesan to make a glossy sauce.

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb spicy italian sausage, casing removed
1 lb broccoli florets
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lb rigatoni
4 cups chicken stock
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Add the pasta and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is tender. Add the Parmesan and stir to incorporate.
  • Divide the pasta between serving bowls and garnish with more Parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1647 calories, Carbohydrate 152 grams, Fat 96 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 14 grams

PASTA WITH SPICY SAUSAGE, BROCCOLI RABE AND CHICKPEAS



Pasta With Spicy Sausage, Broccoli Rabe and Chickpeas image

In this hearty weeknight pasta recipe, chickpeas contribute an earthy, nutty flavor to the classic combination of sausage and broccoli rabe. The addition of Parmesan, butter, and lemon juice just before serving balances the heat from the sausage with a bit of richness, creating a bright and flavorful sauce in the process. This pasta is incredibly versatile: You can use any sturdy greens or even broccoli in place of the broccoli rabe, and feel free to swap in whatever pasta shape and canned beans you have on hand. You can even substitute sweet Italian sausage or ground pork or turkey for the sausage in a pinch; add about 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes to give this dish its spicy kick.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, beans, meat, pastas, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe or broccoli, chopped, tough stems discarded, or hearty greens like kale or escarole
1 pound shaped pasta, such as campanelle or orecchiette
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed, or sweet Italian sausage, ground pork or turkey
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or other white beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino, plus more for serving
1 lemon, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Roughly chop the broccoli rabe, add it to the pot, and cook for 3 minutes. Use a sieve or slotted spoon to lift the broccoli rabe from the water and place it in a colander to drain.
  • Bring the water back to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven or deep, 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. (Don't worry if the sausage is not completely cooked through.) Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the wine and cook, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan, until the wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute.
  • Add the broccoli rabe, chickpeas, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sausage is cooked through and the broccoli rabe is very tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, toss well, and cook over low heat until the sauce comes together, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add additional pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, if needed for moisture.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, add the butter, Parmesan, lemon zest and lemon juice, and toss until the butter is melted. Divide pasta among shallow bowls and top with additional cheese sprinkled on top.

THREE CHEESE AND SPICY SAUSAGE BAKED PASTA



Three Cheese and Spicy Sausage Baked Pasta image

Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Two 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 cup chopped fresh basil, plus 4 large fresh basil sprigs
1 pound dried rigatoni
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of the tomatoes and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil sprigs and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard basil and stir in the chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While the sauce simmers, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Cook the rigatoni in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions instruct. Drain the pasta and add it to the large bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce and half each of the mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cheeses to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta-sausage mixture to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta rest about 10 minutes before serving.
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PASTA WITH CLAMS, WHITE WINE AND SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE



Pasta with Clams, White Wine and Spicy Italian Sausage image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

36 littleneck clams
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red chile, such as red jalapeno or red Fresno, finely sliced
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 pound linguine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons butter, cold, cubed
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Pecorino Romano, grated, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the clams in a large bowl and cover with cool tap water. Salt the water well and let the clams sit for 20 minutes to an hour to purge them of sand and grit. Drain and scrub the shells well under cold running water.
  • Set a large roasting pan across two burners. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the chile, fennel and sausage, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the sausage.
  • Once the sausage is nicely browned, deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the clams and stir everything together until well combined. Arrange the tomatoes on top, add the thyme, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the clams pop open and the cherry tomatoes are roasted and juicy, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until al dente. When the clams are done, return the roasting pan to the stovetop over high heat. Simmer to reduce excess liquid and to open any clams that are still closed (stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon also helps).
  • Taste sauce and season with salt as needed.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer it directly into the roasting pan. Add the butter, lemon zest and juice, and the parsley. With tongs, toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce.
  • Serve topped with plenty of grated pecorino if using.

SPICY PASTA, BEAN, AND SAUSAGE SOUP



Spicy Pasta, Bean, and Sausage Soup image

Make and share this Spicy Pasta, Bean, and Sausage Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup tomato paste
5 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
8 ounces orecchiette (or other small pasta)
1 1/2 cups grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Strain liquid from canned beans into blender.
  • Add 1 cup beans and puree until smooth.
  • Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
  • Add sausages, rosemary, garlic, and crushed red pepper.
  • Sauté until sausages are cooked through, breaking up with fork, about 8 minutes.
  • Mix in tomato paste.
  • Add bean puree, remaining beans, broth, and pasta.
  • Simmer until pasta is tender and mixture is thick, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix in 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve, passing remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese.
  • Makes 4 to 6 (main-course) servings.

SPICY TOMATO CREAM SAUCE PASTA W/ ITALIAN SAUSAGE



Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce Pasta w/ Italian Sausage image

This is a combination of a couple of different recipes that I have combined. Make it spicy or not up to you. The spicier the better in my house.

Provided by Melissa Turner

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb hot italian sausage
1 box penne, mostaccioli, fettucini or linguini
1 large onion
1 pt heavy cream
1 1/2 c chicken broth
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1 can(s) tomato paste
5 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 c parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. While cooking sauce cook your pasta al dente and drain. Dice and caramelize onion in butter. Add Italian sausage to onions and brown. If in casings remove from casings. When sausage is browned add garlic and cook for another minute or two. Drain excess fat if you want to. I leave it in and dish does not come out greasy.
  • 2. Add chicken broth to sausage mixture and simmer for about 5 minutes. Now add crushed tomatoes, paste, salt, pepper, and a heaping tablespoon of cajun seasoning (if wanting it milder just add a teaspoon or two and use mild sausage). Let simmer for a few more minutes. Add heavy cream and simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • 3. Now add pasta and parmesan cheese to sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. We prefer this recipe with mostaccioli pasta, but I have made it with several different types of pasta and it has been good with all of them. So just use your favorite.
  • 4. This recipe started from TRACY JOYNER's recipe on here. As I stated in the description I have combined a couple of recipes with Tracy's to come up with this. I wanted to make sure Tracy got credit for being the inspiration of this dish.

PASTA WITH SPICY SAUSAGE, RADICCHIO, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Pasta with Spicy Sausage, Radicchio, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and just the right hit of acid to balance out the spicy sausage and pleasingly bitter notes of radicchio in this simple pasta.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Pasta     Sausage     Radicchio     Dinner     Kid-Friendly     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound casarecce or other short pasta
Kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1 1/4 pounds radicchio, cored, coarsely chopped (about 7 cups)
1/2 cup thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid; return pasta to pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add onion and 1/4 tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up sausage into small bits with a wooden spoon, until sausage is mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add radicchio and 2 Tbsp. water. Cook, covered, until sausage is cooked through and radicchio is wilted, 3-5 minutes more.
  • Add tomatoes, sausage mixture, and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid to pot with pasta. Season with salt and pepper, toss to coat, and add remaining 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid, if needed. Divide among serving plates and top with pepper.

SPICY PASTA, BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP



SPICY PASTA, BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP image

Categories     Bean

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 15 oz cans garbanzo beans
2 TBL olive oil
1 pound italian hot sausages, casing removed
4 tea. chopped rosemary
2 lrg garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 tea. dried crushed red pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
8 oz. orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or other small pasta
1 11/2 cups grade Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Strain liquid from canned beans into blender. add 1 cup beans and puree until smooth. Heat oil in large por over med. heat. ADd sausages, rosemary, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Saute until sausages are cooked through, breaking up with fork, about 8 min. Mix in tomato paste. Add bean puree, remaining beans, broth and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender and mixture is thick, stirring ocassionally, about 30 min. Mix in 1/4 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese.

CHEF JOHN'S PENNE PASTA WITH SPICY SAUSAGE RAGU



Chef John's Penne Pasta with Spicy Sausage Ragu image

Categories     Pasta     Sausage

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage
1 tablespoon Italian Parsley
1/2 cup Dry White Wine
3 1/2 cups Marinara Sauce
1 cup Water
1/4 cup Cream
1 handful Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Cook sausage and parsley until done, pour in wine and cook until reduced but not burned, stir in marinara, water and cream. Simmer for 1hr. Combine with cooked pasta and serve with cheese.

PENNE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



Penne Pasta with Sausage and Spicy Tomato Sauce image

Make and share this Penne Pasta with Sausage and Spicy Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3/4 cup canned tomato, in thick puree
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 lb penne pasta
1 lb pork sausage
fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large glass bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice with the paprika, cumin, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes and the cilantro.
  • In a skillet, cook sausage and red peppers until pepper is almost soft.
  • Let cool while pasta is cooking In a large pot of boiling water, cook the penne pasta, about 12 minutes or al dente.
  • Add sausage and pepper to tomato sauce.
  • Drain, then toss penne with the tomato sauce.
  • Serve with parmigiano cheese.

PERFECT SPICY SAUSAGE PASTA SALAD



Perfect Spicy Sausage Pasta Salad image

Gorgeous!! Morish!! ...and the easiest Pasta Salad to make by far!! One helping is never enough!! Prep time does not include the time taken to *cook the Pasta which usually takes about 10 minutes in the microwave. I add plenty of salt and a good dollop of Olive Oil to the water. (I find the Olive Oil flavours the Pasta) 'BEER STICKS' are about the size of Frankfurters, but the meat is like that of pepperoni OR salami. They are called Beer Sticks in N.Z. but there may well be another name used for them elsewhere.

Provided by Karin...

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 8m

Yield 4 cups Pasta Salad (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups spiral shaped pasta, bows (or other)
3 -4 spring onions, chopped finely
2 -3 beer sticks, sliced
thousand island dressing

Steps:

  • Cook Pasta in the usual way.
  • Drain.
  • Mix together the Pasta, chopped Spring Onions and sliced Beer Sticks.
  • Add Thousand Island Dressing and mix through.

SPICY PASTA CASSEROLE WITH SAUSAGE



Spicy Pasta Casserole with Sausage image

This has to be one of my boys favorite dishes of all time. It is even better the second night and that is saying a lot! I try to make extra and freeze for a quick week night meal. Toss a salad, slice some bread and you have a wonderful hearty full of flavor and love meal.

Provided by Sue Adame

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 can(s) fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
1 can(s) diced tomatoes with oregano,basil and garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, diced
2 Tbsp italian seasoning
4 links hot italian sausage
1 lb ground beef
2 Tbsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 c cremini mushrooms, chopped
salt and pepper
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 lb rigatoni pasta, uncooked

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot brown the ground beef with sausage(remove sausage from casing and break apart as you brown it) add onion,garlic,red pepper flakes,and italian seasoning. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  • 2. Add to the ground beef and sausage the fire roasted tomatoes along with the regular diced tomatoes. Stir to blend well.
  • 3. Once blended add your zucchini, green peppers, mushrooms, salt and pepper to taste. Cover with lid and let simmer approx 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Meanwhile cook pasta according to directions for al dente. Drain but do not rinse.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 350. Put pasta in a 9 x 13 casserole dish. Add pasta sauce a ladle at a time, mixing after each ladle (there will be sauce left over) until you reach your desired consistency. "I say this because some like it saucy while others prefer less"
  • 6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and bake 30 - 40 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbling. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on the side.

SPICY SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Spicy Sausage Pasta Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound smoked sausage
1 1/2 cups onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10 ounce) Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles, Mild
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Add sausage and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions. Broil until cheese is melted, spotty brown, and bubbly.

SPICY SAUSAGE AND PASTA



Spicy Sausage and Pasta image

I had to ask a former neighbor for this recipe after smelling the aroma of it cooking one day. It's simple and delicious, and I'm glad I got the recipe.-May Murphy, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound turkey Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large green pepper,chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1-1/2 cups reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Add green pepper and onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar and chili powder., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the sour cream until blended. Drain macaroni; add to skillet. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAM'S SPICY FATBOY SAUSAGE PASTA



Sam's Spicy Fatboy Sausage Pasta image

Make and share this Sam's Spicy Fatboy Sausage Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Penne

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb hot Italian sausage (casings removed and crumbled)
4 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in hot pan, and add sausage, garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Break apart and cook until no longer pink and add cream - simmer on low.
  • Add pasta to boiling water - when the pasta's ready, so is the sausage.
  • Drain pasta and add to sausage.
  • Add butter, parmesan cheese & parsley - mix well.
  • Sprinkle with a little more cheese of course and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.5, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 134.2, Sodium 737.5, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 20.7

SPICY FATBOY SAUSAGE PASTA



Spicy Fatboy Sausage Pasta image

Make and share this Spicy Fatboy Sausage Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen in MA

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb hot Italian sausage (casings removed and crumbled)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb penne pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in hot pan, and add sausage, garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Break apart and cook until no longer pink and add cream - simmer on low.
  • Add pasta to boiling water - when the pasta's ready, so is the sausage.
  • Drain pasta and add to sausage.
  • Add butter, parmesan cheese & parsley - mix well.
  • Sprinkle with a little more cheese of course and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Sausage: Opt for a spicy Italian sausage with a bold flavor. You can use fresh or pre-cooked sausage, depending on your preference and time constraints.
  • Slice the Sausage Thinly: This will help it cook evenly and render its flavor into the sauce.
  • Use a Large Skillet: Make sure the skillet is large enough to accommodate all the ingredients comfortably without overcrowding.
  • Sauté the Vegetables First: This step brings out their natural sweetness and helps them caramelize slightly.
  • Add the Sausage and Cook Until Browned: Make sure the sausage is cooked through before adding the other ingredients.
  • Deglaze the Pan with White Wine: This adds a depth of flavor to the sauce. If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth instead.
  • Add the Crushed Tomatoes and Spices: Be generous with the spices, as they will add warmth and complexity to the sauce.
  • Simmer for at Least 30 Minutes: This allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
  • Use a High-Quality Pasta: Choose a pasta that will hold up well to the sauce, such as penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti.
  • Cook the Pasta Al Dente: This means cooking it until it is still slightly firm to the bite.
  • Toss the Pasta with the Sauce: Do this immediately after draining the pasta, while it is still hot. This will help the sauce coat the pasta evenly.
  • Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Chopped basil, parsley, or oregano will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

This Spicy Sausage Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its combination of spicy sausage, sautéed vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce, it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the dish by using a milder sausage or by adding less crushed red pepper flakes. You can also customize the vegetables by using your favorites or by adding different herbs and spices. Serve with a side of crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.

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