Pasta is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but there are few combinations as classic as spicy sausage and pasta. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious pasta dish that the whole family will love. From traditional Italian recipes to modern twists on this classic dish, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
ONE-POT SPICY SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
This one-pot pasta has it all - protein, vegetables, carbs, and a spicy kick! Cooking the pasta in chicken stock and rendered sausage fat gives it tons of flavor, while the starches from the pasta combine with the stock and Parmesan to make a glossy sauce.
Provided by Chris Salicrup
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Add the pasta and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is tender. Add the Parmesan and stir to incorporate.
- Divide the pasta between serving bowls and garnish with more Parmesan.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1647 calories, Carbohydrate 152 grams, Fat 96 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 14 grams
PASTA WITH SPICY SAUSAGE, BROCCOLI RABE AND CHICKPEAS
In this hearty weeknight pasta recipe, chickpeas contribute an earthy, nutty flavor to the classic combination of sausage and broccoli rabe. The addition of Parmesan, butter, and lemon juice just before serving balances the heat from the sausage with a bit of richness, creating a bright and flavorful sauce in the process. This pasta is incredibly versatile: You can use any sturdy greens or even broccoli in place of the broccoli rabe, and feel free to swap in whatever pasta shape and canned beans you have on hand. You can even substitute sweet Italian sausage or ground pork or turkey for the sausage in a pinch; add about 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes to give this dish its spicy kick.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, beans, meat, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Roughly chop the broccoli rabe, add it to the pot, and cook for 3 minutes. Use a sieve or slotted spoon to lift the broccoli rabe from the water and place it in a colander to drain.
- Bring the water back to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven or deep, 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. (Don't worry if the sausage is not completely cooked through.) Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the wine and cook, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan, until the wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli rabe, chickpeas, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sausage is cooked through and the broccoli rabe is very tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, toss well, and cook over low heat until the sauce comes together, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add additional pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, if needed for moisture.
- Remove the pan from the heat, add the butter, Parmesan, lemon zest and lemon juice, and toss until the butter is melted. Divide pasta among shallow bowls and top with additional cheese sprinkled on top.
THREE CHEESE AND SPICY SAUSAGE BAKED PASTA
Provided by Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the 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 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. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the sauce simmers, heat the remaining 1 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.
- Cook the rigatoni in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions instruct. Drain the pasta and add it to the large bowl.
- Add the tomato sauce and half each of the mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cheeses to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta-sausage mixture to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta rest about 10 minutes before serving.
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PASTA WITH CLAMS, WHITE WINE AND SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the clams in a large bowl and cover with cool tap water. Salt the water well and let the clams sit for 20 minutes to an hour to purge them of sand and grit. Drain and scrub the shells well under cold running water.
- Set a large roasting pan across two burners. Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the chile, fennel and sausage, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up the sausage.
- Once the sausage is nicely browned, deglaze the pan with the white wine. Add the clams and stir everything together until well combined. Arrange the tomatoes on top, add the thyme, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the clams pop open and the cherry tomatoes are roasted and juicy, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until al dente. When the clams are done, return the roasting pan to the stovetop over high heat. Simmer to reduce excess liquid and to open any clams that are still closed (stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon also helps).
- Taste sauce and season with salt as needed.
- Drain the pasta and transfer it directly into the roasting pan. Add the butter, lemon zest and juice, and the parsley. With tongs, toss everything together to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Serve topped with plenty of grated pecorino if using.
SPICY PASTA, BEAN, AND SAUSAGE SOUP
Make and share this Spicy Pasta, Bean, and Sausage Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Beans
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Strain liquid from canned beans into blender.
- Add 1 cup beans and puree until smooth.
- Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausages, rosemary, garlic, and crushed red pepper.
- Sauté until sausages are cooked through, breaking up with fork, about 8 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste.
- Add bean puree, remaining beans, broth, and pasta.
- Simmer until pasta is tender and mixture is thick, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Mix in 1/4 cup cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve, passing remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese.
- Makes 4 to 6 (main-course) servings.
PASTA WITH SPICY SAUSAGE, RADICCHIO, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and just the right hit of acid to balance out the spicy sausage and pleasingly bitter notes of radicchio in this simple pasta.
Provided by Mindy Fox
Categories Pasta Sausage Radicchio Dinner Kid-Friendly Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid; return pasta to pot.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add onion and 1/4 tsp. salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes (do not brown). Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up sausage into small bits with a wooden spoon, until sausage is mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add radicchio and 2 Tbsp. water. Cook, covered, until sausage is cooked through and radicchio is wilted, 3-5 minutes more.
- Add tomatoes, sausage mixture, and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid to pot with pasta. Season with salt and pepper, toss to coat, and add remaining 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid, if needed. Divide among serving plates and top with pepper.
PENNE PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Make and share this Penne Pasta with Sausage and Spicy Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large glass bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice with the paprika, cumin, ginger, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and the cilantro.
- In a skillet, cook sausage and red peppers until pepper is almost soft.
- Let cool while pasta is cooking In a large pot of boiling water, cook the penne pasta, about 12 minutes or al dente.
- Add sausage and pepper to tomato sauce.
- Drain, then toss penne with the tomato sauce.
- Serve with parmigiano cheese.
SPICY PASTA, BEAN AND SAUSAGE SOUP
Categories Bean
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Strain liquid from canned beans into blender. add 1 cup beans and puree until smooth. Heat oil in large por over med. heat. ADd sausages, rosemary, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Saute until sausages are cooked through, breaking up with fork, about 8 min. Mix in tomato paste. Add bean puree, remaining beans, broth and pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender and mixture is thick, stirring ocassionally, about 30 min. Mix in 1/4 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese.
SPICY SAUSAGE AND PASTA
I had to ask a former neighbor for this recipe after smelling the aroma of it cooking one day. It's simple and delicious, and I'm glad I got the recipe.-May Murphy, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Add green pepper and onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar and chili powder., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the sour cream until blended. Drain macaroni; add to skillet. Cook and stir until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a variety of sausage links to add different flavors and textures to your dish. Consider using Italian sausage, kielbasa, or chorizo.
- Brown the sausage links well before adding them to the pasta. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming greasy.
- Add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the pan after browning the sausage links. This will help to deglaze the pan and add more flavor to the sauce.
- Use a good quality pasta for this dish. A pasta that holds its shape well, such as penne or rigatoni, will work best.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until thickened.
- Add the browned sausage links and cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Serve the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and additional chopped basil.
Conclusion:
Spicy sausage and pasta is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this spicy sausage and pasta recipe a try.
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