Spaghetti with Sausage
Get ready to savor a delightful spaghetti dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your table in just 15 minutes! This quick and satisfying meal features savory sausage, perfectly al dente pasta, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs to elevate every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is a delicious way to whip up comfort food in a flash!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- garlic
- onion, chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- some sausages
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 cup of cream (240 ml)
- a large spoonful of creamy cheese (15 ml)
- slices of mozzarella cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- cooked pasta
- a large spoonful of tomato paste (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt and black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pan with butter, brown some sausages and then remove them.
- 2
In the same pan, cook chopped onion and garlic until golden.
- 3
Once the vegetables are browned, add a large spoonful of tomato paste, 1 cup of cream, and another large spoonful of creamy cheese. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Return the sausages to the sauce and add the cooked pasta.
- 6
Mix the pasta well with the sauce and add slices of mozzarella cheese.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown sausages at medium-high heat (325-350°F) without moving them for 3-4 minutes per side to develop the Maillard reaction, which creates complex flavors and prevents the casings from bursting.technique325-350°F, 3-4 minutes per side
- ✓Cook tomato paste for 60-90 seconds after adding it to bloom the lycopene and concentrate flavors through caramelization before adding liquids.timing60-90 seconds
- ✓Add cream off heat or at very low temperature (under 180°F) to prevent curdling, as dairy proteins denature and separate at higher temperatures.techniqueUnder 180°F
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining because the starch content (2-3%) acts as a natural emulsifier to bind the sauce to the pasta.ingredient2-3% starch content
- ✓Add mozzarella off heat and toss quickly for 30 seconds maximum to achieve melting without stringiness, as overheating breaks down the protein matrix.timing30 seconds maximum
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Spaghetti with Sausage
Get ready to savor a delightful spaghetti dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your table in just 15 minutes! This quick and satisfying meal features savory sausage, perfectly al dente pasta, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs to elevate every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is a delicious way to whip up comfort food in a flash!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- garlic
- onion, chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- some sausages
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 cup of cream (240 ml)
- a large spoonful of creamy cheese (15 ml)
- slices of mozzarella cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- cooked pasta
- a large spoonful of tomato paste (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt and black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pan with butter, brown some sausages and then remove them.
- 2
In the same pan, cook chopped onion and garlic until golden.
- 3
Once the vegetables are browned, add a large spoonful of tomato paste, 1 cup of cream, and another large spoonful of creamy cheese. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Return the sausages to the sauce and add the cooked pasta.
- 6
Mix the pasta well with the sauce and add slices of mozzarella cheese.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Brown sausages at medium-high heat (325-350°F) without moving them for 3-4 minutes per side to develop the Maillard reaction, which creates complex flavors and prevents the casings from bursting.technique325-350°F, 3-4 minutes per side
- ✓Cook tomato paste for 60-90 seconds after adding it to bloom the lycopene and concentrate flavors through caramelization before adding liquids.timing60-90 seconds
- ✓Add cream off heat or at very low temperature (under 180°F) to prevent curdling, as dairy proteins denature and separate at higher temperatures.techniqueUnder 180°F
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining because the starch content (2-3%) acts as a natural emulsifier to bind the sauce to the pasta.ingredient2-3% starch content
- ✓Add mozzarella off heat and toss quickly for 30 seconds maximum to achieve melting without stringiness, as overheating breaks down the protein matrix.timing30 seconds maximum