Description
A flavorful Italian pasta dish combining thick pappardelle with spicy Calabrian chili sauce and savory sausage.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz pappardelle (fresh or dried)
- 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste
- 14 oz Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and fully cooked, draining excess fat if needed.
- Stir in Calabrian chili paste and cooked for 1 minute before adding crushed tomatoes.
- Simmer sauce for 10 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if too thick.
- Fold in cooked pappardelle, tossing to coat evenly and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan and herbs.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage and double the vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta, Italian, comfort food, Calabrian chili, family recipe