Description
A comforting dish featuring silky pappardelle noodles coated in a spicy, bright chili sauce with savory sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2–3 tbsp chopped Calabrian chilis
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pappardelle until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and crumble in the Italian sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and chopped Calabrian chilis. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, adjusting with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss the drained pappardelle into the sauce, ensuring it is well coated. Add fresh herbs for flavor.
- Serve in bowls, finishing with a drizzle of olive oil, Parmesan, and chili flakes.
Notes
Feel free to swap the sausage type and adjust spices according to your preference. Serve with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, Italian, comfort food, chili, sausage, easy recipe