Description
Hearty spicy Italian sausage pasta delivers robust Mediterranean flavors in one satisfying dish. Robust ingredients blend seamlessly with zesty seasonings, creating a memorable dining experience for passionate home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender, then drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, then crumble sausage and cook until golden brown and fragmented.
- Introduce minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet, sautéing until translucent and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes into the mixture, seasoning with Italian herbs and fiery red pepper flakes. Allow sauce to simmer and develop flavors for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat and gently incorporate heavy cream, creating a luxurious and silky sauce. Continue simmering for 2-3 minutes until texture becomes smooth and rich.
- Transfer drained pasta into the skillet, thoroughly coating each strand with the spicy, creamy sauce using tongs or a wooden spoon.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the pasta, then delicately season with salt and black pepper to enhance overall taste profile.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality Italian sausage with robust flavors to elevate the overall taste of the dish.
- Crush the red pepper flakes between your fingers before adding to release more intense heat and aroma.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg