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Spicy Sausage Meat Pasta – Rich, Meaty & Delicious

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Bold and flavorful spicy Italian sausage pasta in a rich tomato sauce with a hint of cream. This one-skillet dinner is meaty, comforting, and ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rigatoni or penne pasta

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb spicy Italian sausage (casing removed)

  • ½ onion, finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes or passata

  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Optional: fresh basil or parsley

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.

  • Heat oil in a skillet. Brown sausage, breaking it up, 7–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • Sauté onion 4 minutes, add garlic and chili flakes. Cook 1 minute.

  • Add tomato paste. Cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes. Simmer 8–10 minutes.

  • Return sausage to pan. Add cream and Parmesan. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

  • Add pasta. Toss to coat. Use pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.

  • Garnish with herbs and extra cheese. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner version.

  • Add spinach or mushrooms for more veggies.

  • Reheats well—store leftovers for up to 3 days.

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