A creamy, spicy pasta that is simple to make but doesn’t taste that way! I love meals that are easy to make but taste like a special occasion. My creamy, spicy sausage pasta is just that. The meat sauce has a bit of heat, but the tomatoes and cream make it smooth and delicious, and the pasta soaks up all those tasty flavors. It’s simple to make and can feed a crowd, which is why I often serve this when I have company—simple ingredients in one special dish that everyone will love.
Belle’s Creamy Spicy Sausage Pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 cup half and half cream (not the fat-free kind)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (with basil and
1 tablespoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried red chili flakes
¾ pound penne pasta
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
In a large frypan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until tender. Add the garlic and cook about a minute more. Add the sausage and brown until no pink remains. Add the cream and turn heat to simmer—Cook for about 5 minutes. Add the undrained tomatoes, sage, and red chili flakes. Cover and let simmer. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta in boiling water for about 8 minutes. Drain well, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add enough pasta water if the mixture is dry. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
