Creamy Sausage Pasta (Printer-Friendly)
Hearty pasta with rich cream sauce, sausage, and smoky spices for an easy weeknight comfort meal.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 Schneider sausages, sliced
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2 tablespoons oil or pork lard
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons butter
→ Seasonings
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce Base
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 cups heavy cream
→ Pasta
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250 grams linguine, cooked
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80 millilitres reserved pasta water
→ Thickener
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1 tablespoon flour
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2 tablespoons water
→ Garnish (optional)
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Freshly chopped parsley
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Grated parmesan cheese
# Steps to Prepare:
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Heat oil or pork lard in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced sausages and fry for approximately 4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, melt butter to deglaze. Add diced red bell pepper and finely chopped onion. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and sauté until translucent and golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously to combine. Reintroduce the cooked sausage.
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Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
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In a small bowl, blend flour with water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the simmering sauce, stirring thoroughly. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
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Add cooked linguine and reserved pasta water. Toss to ensure the pasta is evenly coated. Simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavours.
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Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with chopped parsley and grated parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Use freshly grated parmesan and parsley for added flavour and presentation.
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Reserve some pasta water before draining to help adjust sauce consistency.