Spicy Sausage Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta
Spicy Sausage Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings friends and family together. This hearty meal features wide ribbons of pappardelle pasta enveloped in a rich, spicy sausage sauce that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is easy to master and will impress even the pickiest eaters. Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable dining experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Remove sausage casings, crumble meat into the pan, and cook until browned.
- Pour in red wine; let it simmer until reduced by half.
- Crush canned tomatoes into the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta and toss it with the ragu sauce. Add fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider including sautéed mushrooms or fresh herbs like parsley. Swap spicy sausage for ground turkey or beef for a milder option.