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Spicy Creamy Penne with Sausage and Peas
Makes 4-6 servings
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Course
Main Course
Servings
4
people
Equipment
Large pot
Large skillet
Ingredients
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1
Tbsp
olive oil
1
small onion
diced
6
cloves
garlic
minced
¾
lb.
spicy Italian sausage
or mild if you prefer, casing removed if necessary
1 4.5
oz
tube tomato paste
2-4
Calabrian chilis
chopped
½
cup
white wine
¾
cup
heavy cream
½
cup
packed sliced sun-dried tomatoes
1
lb.
penne
½
cup
grated pecorino romano
plus more for serving
½
cup
frozen peas
Kosher salt and pepper
Fresh basil leaves
torn
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in onions and garlic and sweat until softened.
Add in sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
Add tomato paste and cook for about 5 minutes, until it darkens in color. Stir in Calabrian chilis.
Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping the bottom on the pan to release yummy bits.
Add cream and sun-dried tomatoes and stir. Let simmer on low while you cook the pasta.
Generously salt your pasta water and drop penne into boiling water. Cook to al dente.
Add drained pasta to pan with sauce along with splashes of pasta water.
Stir in cheese and peas. Add more pasta water as necessary. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve with topped with fresh basil and additional cheese on top if desired.
Keyword
Pasta, Spicy
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