Spicy Italian Sausages with Pasta Basil and Mustard
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Spicy Italian Sausages with Pasta, Basil, and Mustard recipe. Featuring tender penne pasta tossed in a luxuriously creamy Dijon mustard and Parmesan sauce, this dish is bursting with bold flavors. Juicy, golden-brown spicy Italian sausages bring a fiery kick, balanced perfectly by the aromatic freshness of chopped basil and a touch of garlic-infused olive oil. Finished with a hint of crushed red chili flakes for extra heat, this satisfying meal comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and fresh basil for a gourmet touch your family and friends will adore. A true comfort food classic with a spicy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 links Spicy Italian sausages
- 300 grams Penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red chili flakes
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cups Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spicy Italian sausages and cook them for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside to rest.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and red chili flakes. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and return them to the skillet. Stir to coat them in the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and basil if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.6 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.4 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 440 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 6141 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.3 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 97.6 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 680 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 18.7 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 1641 mg | 35% | |
*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.
