Italian Sausage Ragu

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat EVOO over medium heat in a skillet.
  2. 2Add diced onions and cook until fragrant.
  3. 3Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. 4Add ground Italian sausage and brown it.
  5. 5Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  6. 6Add tomato paste and mix it into the sausage.
  7. 7Add chicken broth and heavy cream, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  8. 8Add parmesan with a splash of pasta water.
  9. 9Cook the ditalini pasta until al dente.
  10. 10Add the cooked pasta directly to the pan with the sauce, along with another splash of pasta water and parmesan.
  11. 11Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  12. 12Grate additional Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Ditalini
  • 1 pack ground Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves to garlic, minced
  • 2 TB Italian seasoning
  • 4 TB tomato paste
  • 0.66 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan
  • salt
  • pepper
  • EVOO

Equipment

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Tips

  • Ditalini pasta is a new current hyperfixation and reminds of an adult spaghetti-o's.
  • This dish is a perfect weeknight meal.
  • Add a splash of pasta water when adding parmesan to the sauce and when combining pasta with sauce.