Spicy Sausage Pappardelle
This creamy spicy sausage pappardelle is made with wide ribbons of pasta, savory Italian sausage, and a luscious Calabrian chili cream sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes—a new favorite for pasta lovers who like a little heat!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pappardelle pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 1 medium fennel bulb thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Calabrian chili paste adjust to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- Brown sausage in olive oil, breaking it up. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté fennel in the same pan until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in Calabrian chili paste and cook briefly.
- Reduce heat. Add cream and Parmesan. Stir until melted.
- Loosen with pasta water if needed.
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Notes
- Substitute fennel with shallots or leeks if preferred.
- If using mild sausage, add extra Calabrian chili paste for more kick.
- Pappardelle can be swapped for tagliatelle or fettuccine.