Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring wide pappardelle pasta tossed with spicy Calabrian chili sauce and Italian sausage, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Pappardelle pasta (fresh recommended)
- 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste or whole chilis
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Crumble the sausage into the pan, cooking until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.
- Create the Sauce: Add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for about a minute. Stir in Calabrian chili paste, then add crushed tomatoes. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine: Return the sausage to the skillet, stir to combine with the sauce. Toss in the cooked pappardelle, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in fresh basil and parsley. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting Italian sausage with ground turkey or mushrooms. Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of Calabrian chili used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pappardelle, Chili Sauce, Sausage, Italian Recipe, Pasta Dish