Crispy Sausage Pasta
Indulge in a cozy bowl of Crispy Sausage Pasta that’s bursting with flavor! Savor the delightful crunch of perfectly browned sausage, aromatic garlic, and vibrant broccolini, all tossed together in a luscious sauce that will warm your soul. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of deliciousness that’s quick and easy to whip up any night of the week!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- an unhealthy amount of garlic
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- crispy sausage
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- parm
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- pasta
📦Other(1)
- broccolini
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
In a separate pan, cook the crispy sausage and add an unhealthy amount of garlic.
- 3
Add broccolini to the sausage and garlic mixture.
- 4
Toss the cooked pasta with the sausage mixture and finish with parmesan.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook sausage over medium heat (300-325°F surface temp) without moving for 3-4 minutes per side to develop proper Maillard browning and crispy texture.technique300-325°F surface temp
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - the 6-8% starch content creates a silky emulsion when tossed with fat and cheese.technique6-8% starch content
- ✓Add broccolini to the sausage pan during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking so it retains bright color and crisp-tender texture without overcooking.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Grate parmesan fresh and add it off heat while tossing with pasta water - temperatures above 160°F cause the proteins to seize and create a grainy sauce.technique160°F maximum
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of pasta water to cheese when creating the final sauce emulsion for optimal creaminess without grittiness.technique3:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Crispy Sausage Pasta
Indulge in a cozy bowl of Crispy Sausage Pasta that’s bursting with flavor! Savor the delightful crunch of perfectly browned sausage, aromatic garlic, and vibrant broccolini, all tossed together in a luscious sauce that will warm your soul. This dish is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of deliciousness that’s quick and easy to whip up any night of the week!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- an unhealthy amount of garlic
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- crispy sausage
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- parm
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- pasta
📦Other(1)
- broccolini
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 2
In a separate pan, cook the crispy sausage and add an unhealthy amount of garlic.
- 3
Add broccolini to the sausage and garlic mixture.
- 4
Toss the cooked pasta with the sausage mixture and finish with parmesan.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook sausage over medium heat (300-325°F surface temp) without moving for 3-4 minutes per side to develop proper Maillard browning and crispy texture.technique300-325°F surface temp
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - the 6-8% starch content creates a silky emulsion when tossed with fat and cheese.technique6-8% starch content
- ✓Add broccolini to the sausage pan during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking so it retains bright color and crisp-tender texture without overcooking.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Grate parmesan fresh and add it off heat while tossing with pasta water - temperatures above 160°F cause the proteins to seize and create a grainy sauce.technique160°F maximum
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of pasta water to cheese when creating the final sauce emulsion for optimal creaminess without grittiness.technique3:1 ratio