Creamy Calabrian Chili Pappardelle with Beef Sausage & Fennel Recipe
Indulge in a delightful dish of Creamy Calabrian Chili Pappardelle with Beef Sausage & Fennel. This Italian-inspired pasta combines the spiciness of Calabrian chili paste with the creaminess of heavy cream, all tossed with savory beef sausage, fennel, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pappardelle Pasta:
12 oz pappardelle pasta
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Beef Sausage:
1/2 pound (casings removed)
Fennel Bulb:
1 small, thinly sliced
Garlic Cloves:
2, minced
Calabrian Chili Paste:
1 tablespoon
Heavy Cream:
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1/4 cup grated
Pasta Water:
1/4 cup reserved
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Garnish:
Fennel fronds and extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook Pappardelle: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté Sausage & Fennel: Brown sausage, add fennel, then garlic.
- Add Chili Paste & Cream: Stir in Calabrian chili paste, heavy cream, Parmesan, and reserved pasta water.
- Toss & Serve: Combine drained pasta with sauce, season, and garnish with fennel fronds and Parmesan.
Notes
- Adjust Calabrian chili paste for desired heat level.
- Substitute with Italian or plant-based sausage if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
