ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package direction. In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil and butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink. add wine or broth; cook for 2 minutes. Add the cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Steps:

• Cook pasta noodles according to package directions and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking pasta water.
• Meanwhile, sauté onions in a large pan until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté additional 30 seconds. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
• Once browned, add reserved pasta cooking water and use a wooden spoon to break up the tasty bits from the bottom of the pan. Add pepper and sauté another 4-5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and spinach then cook another 4 minutes or until tender. Toss in parmesan cheese and the cooked pasta, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with fresh basil and parsley before serving.