Description
Creamy Calabrian Chili Pappardelle with Sausage is a delightful fusion of rich flavors and comforting textures. This pasta dish features wide ribbons of pappardelle enveloped in a luxurious cream sauce, spiced up with Calabrian chili and hearty Italian sausage. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is impressive, ensuring you’ll be the star of your next dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pappardelle pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook pappardelle until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and stir in Calabrian chili paste, simmering gently to combine.
- Toss Everything Together: Add drained pasta to the skillet with Parmesan cheese, mixing well. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with chopped basil or parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 290g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg