Description
A delightful dish combining wide pappardelle pasta with a rich Calabrian chili sauce and savory sausage, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Pappardelle Pasta
- 2–3 Calabrian Chili Peppers (or crushed red pepper flakes)
- 1 lb Italian Sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) Tomato Sauce or Puree
- Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Basil), for garnish
- Grated Parmesan Cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Pappardelle: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pappardelle and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.
- Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle in some olive oil. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbles. Sauté until browned and cooked through.
- Build the Sauce: To the same skillet, add minced garlic and Calabrian chili peppers. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant, then pour in the tomato sauce. Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Combine: Toss the drained pappardelle directly into the sauce. Mix gently to incorporate, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency as needed.
- Serve: Plate the pappardelle and garnish with freshly chopped herbs and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving warm.
Notes
Always taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Don’t rinse pasta after cooking to keep the sauce clinging well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pappardelle, chili sauce, sausage, Italian pasta, family recipe