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Recipes:
Creamy Sausage Pasta with Garlic Bread
A rich and creamy pasta made with sausage, bell peppers, and a touch of spice, served with crispy garlic bread on the side. This is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
:
For the Pasta:
8 oz rigatoni or your preferred pasta
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish
For the Garlic Bread:
4 slices of bread
4 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste
Instructions
:
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Sausage:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Make the Sauce:
Add the heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine the Pasta and Sausage:
Add the cooked sausage and pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.
Prepare the Garlic Bread:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread butter on the slices of bread and sprinkle with minced garlic and chopped parsley. Season with a pinch of salt.
Bake the bread for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Serve:
Plate the creamy sausage pasta and garnish with fresh basil. Serve with the garlic bread on the side.
Enjoy your creamy and flavorful sausage pasta with garlic bread!
