4.9 from 51 votes
Harissa Pasta
This Harissa Pasta recipe has flavorful harissa paste and sausage in a creamy homemade sauce, tossed with bucatini pasta. The flavor is outstanding and it is ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 587 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , North African
Ingredients
- 1 lb bucatini pasta , or spaghetti
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot , diced
- 1 lb ground sausage (we use Jimmy Dean)
- 5 cloves garlic , minced
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup harissa paste , I like the Trader Joes brand.
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sun dried tomatoes , finely diced
- 1 cup heavy cream , at room temp
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley , plus more to serve if desired
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese , plus more to serve if desired
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water, according to package instructions, until al dente. (Don't drain the water.)
- Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil. Add shallot, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add sausage and cook, crumbling into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Season meat with a little salt and pepper.
- Add tomato paste, harissa paste, and oregano to the pan with the sauce and stir, cooking for 1 minute. Gradually stir in chicken stock and sun dried tomatoes. Turn the heat to low and add cream, parmesan and parsley. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Use tongs to transfer the hot pasta straight from the pot of water into the pan. Toss to combine. If needed, add some hot pasta water to thin the sauce.
- Serve garnished with lots of fresh chopped basil and a little extra fresh shredded parmesan.
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Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Make the Harissa Pasta sauce ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove and add cooked pasta when ready to serve.
- Freezing Instructions: Freeze the sauce (before adding the pasta), in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months.
- Extra Veggies: Add sautéd roasted red peppers, eggplant, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, or spinach to the pasta.
- More Topping Ideas: Add a sprinkle of crumbled goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, or more fresh herbs like mint or cilantro.
- Gluten Free: Substitute your favorite gluten free spaghetti noodles (I recommend Barilla brand).
- Substitute your favorite gluten free spaghetti noodles (I recommend Barilla brand).
- Recipe inspired by Don't Go Bacon my Heart
Nutrition Information
Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
686mg
(29%)
Potassium
959mg
(27%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1158IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 959mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1158IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.