Searching for a dish that's brimming with flavor and tantalizing aromas? Look no further than fettuccine with fennel and spicy sausage! This delectable pasta dish is a symphony of savory flavors, where the sweetness of fennel and the fiery kick of spicy sausage come together in a captivating dance. The fettuccine noodles provide a soft and chewy base for the robust flavors of the fennel and sausage, creating a textural contrast that elevates the dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect fettuccine with fennel and spicy sausage, ensuring a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FETTUCCINE WITH FENNEL AND SPICY SAUSAGE
Spicy Italian sausage and sweet fennel are smothered in a delicious crushed tomato-basil sauce. Top the fettuccine, and bring on the Parmesan!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Return to saucepan; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Drain; remove sausage from skillet.
- In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, fennel, bell pepper and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add tomatoes and cooked sausage to vegetables. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in pasta; heat until hot. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
HERBED SPICY SAUSAGE AND FENNEL BAKED PASTA
Mix rigatoni with tomato sauce, spicy Italian sausage, fennel, herbs and cheese, and bake until golden brown.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of the tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil sprigs and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard basil and stir in the chopped basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the sauce simmers, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Add the fennel to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and reducing the heat slightly if necessary, until golden and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the fennel to the bowl with the sausage.
- Cook the rigatoni in the water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
- Add the tomato sauce, half of the fontina and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining fontina and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.
RIGATONI WITH SAUSAGE & FENNEL
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, over medium heat. Add the fennel and onion and saute for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the sausage and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, crumbling it with a fork, until nicely browned. Add the garlic, crushed fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and cook for one minute. Pour in the wine, bring to a boil, and add the heavy cream, half-and-half, and tomato paste. Bring back to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons salt, and cook the rigatoni according to the directions on the package. Drain and add to the sauce, stirring to coat the pasta. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes to allow the pasta to absorb the sauce. Off the heat, stir in the parsley and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Serve hot in shallow bowls with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan on the side.
ONE-POT FENNEL AND SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: hot italian sausage, large onion, garlic, fennel bulb, dried oregano, salt, pepper, tomato paste, canned chopped tomato, orecchiette pasta, shaved paresan cheese, mozzarella pearl
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add the sausage to a large pot on medium high. Cook until browned. Remove temporarily from the pot.
- Add sliced fennel, onion, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions and fennel are golden and caramelized.
- Add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and meat. Stir and cook until the tomato paste has darkened and is aromatic.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta, the grated parmesan, and the mozzarella pearls. Stir until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with fennel fronds, (the green leaves of the fennel bulb).
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 8 grams
SPICY SAUSAGE FETTUCCINE
One time I accidentally bought hot Italian sausage, but wanted to find a way to use it anyway. I tossed it in the slow cooker with mushrooms, tomatoes and wine, which helped to mellow out the heat. Now I buy the hot stuff on purpose! -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown sausages on all sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker, reserving drippings in pan., In same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in drippings over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, stock and wine; pour over sausages. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours (a thermometer inserted in sausages should read at least 160°)., To serve, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Remove sausages from slow cooker; cut into thick slices., Skim fat from mushroom mixture. Add fettuccine and sausage; toss to combine. Serve in bowls. If desired, top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
ORECCHIETTE WITH FENNEL AND SAUSAGE
Orecchiette pasta, the "little ears" that are typical of the Apulia region in Italy's heel, is frequently prepared with sausage and broccoli rabe. For this recipe, I've swapped the broccoli rabe for a rich fennel component, which adds a distinctive flavor profile to the pasta dish. The preparation goes fairly quickly. And as an alternative to tossing the ingredients together before serving, it can be placed in an ovenproof casserole and baked, shingled generously with shards of pecorino on top. Baking at 350 degrees will take about 20 minutes, if the ingredients are hot.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories pastas, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 3-quart sauté pan on medium-low. Add the sausages and cook, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove sausages to a cutting board. Add fennel seeds to the pan, cook until fragrant, then add fresh fennel, onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent and just starting to color, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt. Turn off heat.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 13 to 15 minutes. As the pasta cooks, quarter the sausages lengthwise, then slice 1/2-inch thick. Add sausage to the sauté pan and heat on medium-low. Stir in mascarpone and season generously with pepper. Add 1/2 cup pasta water. Stir and continue heating gently. Mince 2 tablespoons of reserved fennel fronds.
- When the pasta is done, reserve another 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta - you don't have to be utterly thorough about it - and add it to the sauté pan along with enough additional pasta water for a mixture that's quite moist but not soupy. Check seasoning, fold in parsley and fennel fronds, and transfer to a serving dish, individual plates or bowls. Serve with pecorino alongside.
SAUSAGE AND SWISS CHARD PASTA
I whipped up lunch with fresh produce from the farmers market and the result was amazing. -Kate Stiltner, Rockford, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook sausage and red onion until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Add fennel, mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add Swiss chard; cook and stir until wilted, 4-5 minutes longer., Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. In a large bowl, combine pasta, sausage mixture, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, adding enough reserved pasta water to coat pasta and create a creamy texture. Serve with remaining cheese and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 726mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
SAUSAGE & FENNEL ORECCHIETTE
Throw together orecchiette with sausages, fennel, broccoli and leek to make this easy dinner. Taking just 25 minutes, it's ideal for busy days
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil a large pan of salted water, turn the heat down to medium, then add the leek, sliced fennel and broccoli, and simmer for 3 mins until tender. Lift the veg out of the water using a slotted spoon, drain and set aside. Keep the pan of water on the heat, add the orecchiette and cook for around 11 mins, or until tender but still retaining some bite.
- Meanwhile, put a large frying pan over a high heat, add the olive oil and squeeze the sausagemeat out of the skins, tearing it into small pieces in the pan using a wooden spoon. Fry for 3-4 mins until golden brown and almost cooked, then add the garlic, fennel seeds and tomato purée, and fry for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add the blanched veg and grated carrot, and cook for another 4 mins. Tip in the tomatoes, bring to the boil, then simmer for around 4 mins until reduced slightly.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss the pasta in the pan with the sausage and tomato sauce, adding a splash of pasta water to loosen. Season and serve with the reserved fennel fronds scattered over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
STEAMED CLAMS WITH FENNEL AND SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Sausage Clam Fennel Family Reunion Potluck Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, chopped fennel, and fennel seeds; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking up lumps with back of spoon and stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Stir in oregano, tomatoes with juice, and wine; increase heat and bring to boil. Add clams, cover skillet, and cook until clams open (discard any clams that do not open), about 5 minutes. Divide among bowls; sprinkle parsley over and serve.
FENNEL AND SAUSAGE RAGù OVER PASTA
Steps:
- Trim stems from fennel bulb and cut away any brown spots from outer layer. Chop and reserve 2 tablespoons fronds and chop bulb. Sauté fennel bulb and onion in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until beginning to brown. Add sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up lumps with a fork, until no longer pink. Add wine and simmer until reduced by about half, then add marinara sauce and simmer, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
- While sauce simmers, cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and toss with sauce. Sprinkle with reserved fennel fronds.
FETTUCCINE WITH FENNEL AND SPICY SAUSAGE
Steps:
- 1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Return to saucepan; keep warm.
- 2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Drain; remove sausage from skillet.
- 3. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, fennel, bell pepper and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and cooked sausage to vegetables. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in pasta; heat until hot. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your own taste. If you like things spicier, add more red pepper flakes. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.
- Cook the sausage until it is browned and cooked through. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming greasy.
- Sauté the fennel and onion until they are softened. This will help to release their flavor and sweetness.
- Use a good quality white wine. A dry white wine will help to brighten the flavor of the dish.
- Add the cream and Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking. This will help to prevent the cream from curdling and the Parmesan cheese from becoming grainy.
- Serve immediately. Fettuccine with fennel and spicy sausage is best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Fettuccine with fennel and spicy sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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