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Creamy Sausage Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers

Creamy Sausage Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers
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Creamy Sausage Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender pasta in a rich, velvety sauce with savory Italian sausage and sweet smoky roasted red peppers. Ready in under 30 minutes, this hearty and filling meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, adaptable to various pasta types and dietary preferences.

Ingredients

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Protein and Vegetables

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed and crumbled)
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli recommended)

Dairy

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Other

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sausage and Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove sausage from casings and crumble into the pan. Cook until browned and cooked through. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring and cooking until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Incorporate Roasted Red Peppers: Chop roasted red peppers into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet. Stir well, allowing their sweet, smoky flavor to infuse the sausage mixture for a few minutes.
  3. Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to thicken slightly before stirring in grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring a rich and balanced sauce.
  4. Cook the Pasta: Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a small cup of pasta water before draining to help loosen the sauce if needed.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the creamy sausage and roasted red pepper sauce. Mix thoroughly, adding reserved pasta water incrementally if the sauce needs loosening. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use quality sausage for best flavor.
  • Do not skip roasting the peppers to add smoky sweetness.
  • Reserve pasta water to perfect sauce consistency.
  • Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for superior taste and melting.
  • Simmer sauce gently to prevent curdling or separation.

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