Marry Me Italian Sausage Pasta (Printable Version)
Tender pasta tossed with browned sausage and a rich creamy tomato sauce enhanced by sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
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8 ounces uncooked pasta
→ Protein
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11 ounces Italian sausage, casing removed
→ Aromatics and Seasonings
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1 small handful fresh basil, chopped or torn
→ Dairy (optional)
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to taste
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1 cup heavy cream
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
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Remove casing from sausage and crumble meat into a skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until evenly browned.
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Transfer sausage to a plate lined with paper towels. Discard excess fat from the skillet, leaving about one tablespoon for flavor.
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Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and white wine to the skillet, and cook until liquid reduces by half, about one minute.
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In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 2 teaspoons cold water to create a slurry.
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Stir heavy cream and tomato paste into the skillet until the paste is fully incorporated. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and the cornstarch slurry. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan bottom.
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Return browned sausage to the skillet and cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
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Drain pasta, reserving a splash of pasta water if needed to thin sauce. Combine pasta with sauce, toss to coat evenly.
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Garnish with fresh basil and, if desired, freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.