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Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta
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5 from 13 votes

Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

25 minute Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta, with a rich tomato-based cream sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: italian sausage pasta, sausage pasta, weeknight pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 468kcal

Equipment

  • large saute pan
  • large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • colander or spider skimmer

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rigatoni pasta, or your favorite pasta shape
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 
  • salt and pepper, to taste 
  • 5 cloves garlic, sliced or minced 
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil 
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 
  • 1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes 
  • ¼ cup reserved pasta water 
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Instructions

  • 1. Boil your pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water for the sauce before draining.
    2. While pasta cooks, make the sauce. In a large deep sauce pan over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter, until butter is fully melted.
    3. Add the sausage to the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up as you go, until browned, 5-6 minutes.
    4. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 1 minute.
    5. Add tomato paste, dried basil and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes, until color deepens.
    6. Deglaze pan with wine, and cook, stirring for 4-5 minutes until wine is mostly evaporated.
    7. Add the diced tomatoes, and cream, and simmer for 5-6 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened.
    8. Add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water and parmesan cheese, and toss to combine. Cook 2-3 minutes more until thick and glossy.
    9. Serve with fresh chopped basil, and additional grated parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 587IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 1mg