Spicy Fatboy Sausage Pasta
Get ready to turn up the heat with this irresistible Spicy Fatboy Sausage Pasta! Loaded with bold flavors, this quick and hearty recipe features smoky rounds of andouille or kielbasa sausage, a rich tomato-based cream sauce, and a fiery kick of red chili flakes and paprika. The dish comes together in just 45 minutes, combining tender pasta, sautéed onions, and fresh basil for a vibrant, comforting meal. Finished with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese, it’s the ideal balance of creamy, spicy, and savory. Perfect for any weeknight dinner or casual gathering, this satisfying pasta dish is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces smoked sausage (such as andouille or kielbasa)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 12 ounces cooked pasta of choice (such as penne or rigatoni)
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Add to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic and red chili flakes to the onions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and stir in paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Mix until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil, saving a small amount for garnish.
Serve immediately, topped with grated parmesan cheese and additional basil for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.5 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 5886 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 95.4 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 861 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 3070 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
