Best 2 Cavatelli With Fennel Sausage Brown Butter And Crispy Sage Recipes

Cavatappi with Fennel Sausage, Brown Butter and Crispy Sage is a delicious and versatile pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the savory sausage, browned butter, aromatic sage and hearty cavatappi pasta creates a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. This dish can be easily customized to your liking, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

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CAVATELLI WITH FENNEL SAUSAGE, BROWN BUTTER AND CRISPY SAGE

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When winter isn't quite ready to shed its coat and enter spring, hearty, simple, stick-to-the-ribs meals are best. There's barely anything at the farmers market, so we turn to our pantries instead. What I love about this recipe is that you can use your favorite fennel sausage instead of making it from scratch. That brings the cooking time to 20 minutes, tops. I'm of the mind that brown butter improves anything and when mixed with fragrant sage and fennel, it's such a satisfying combination. You can try this recipe with any pasta you like, but I like the texture of the cavatelli best. Enjoy!

Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fennel Sausage (recipe follows) or 1 1/2 pounds of your favorite fresh fennel sausage, casings removed and sausage crumbled into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
15 sage leaves, chopped, plus whole fried leaves for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup dry white wine
10 ounces cavatelli pasta
2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
1 1/2 pounds ground pork shoulder
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
10 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons rosemary leaves, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then the sausage in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Cook until the sausage is fully cooked, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the sausage to a plate and return the skillet to the heat.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, add the butter and the chopped sage to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the butter is browned and smells nutty. Pour in the wine and cook until the alcohol has cooked off, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon, about 3 minutes. Return the sausage to the skillet, add the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and fried sage leaves and serve immediately.
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together with your hands until well combined. Gently roll the mixture into 1 inch balls and set aside on a rimmed baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate until ready to use, for up to 4 days.

BROCCOLI AND SAUSAGE CAVATELLI

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Hot and spicy crowd pleaser!

Provided by Susan

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound spicy Italian sausage
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package cavatelli pasta
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a skillet, fry sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain, and reserve.
In the same skillet, cook garlic in olive oil until golden.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until done; drain. Three minutes before the end of the cooking time, add broccoli; drain with pasta.
In a large serving bowl, toss together the sausage, olive oil and garlic, cavatelli and broccoli, and Parmesan. Season with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 45.3 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your dish the best flavor.
Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the sausage. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
Cook the sausage until it is browned and crispy. This will give it a nice flavor and texture.
Use a good quality olive oil for the brown butter. This will give the butter a rich flavor.
Don't burn the butter. Keep a close eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it turns brown.
Add the crispy sage leaves to the pasta at the end of cooking. This will prevent them from getting soggy.
Serve the pasta immediately. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

This cavatelli with fennel sausage, brown butter, and crispy sage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fennel sausage adds a nice flavor to the dish, and the brown butter and crispy sage give it a rich and savory flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.