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Ricotta, Sausage and Radicchio Pasta
This ricotta, sausage and radicchio pasta is creamy with a bold taste! The simple ingredients come together quickly in less than an hour.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 645 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Italian sausages casing removed and chopped (mild, medium or spicy)
- 2½ cups radicchio coarsely chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- ½ cup water or vegetable broth
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 3-4 cups cooked pasta (short pasta eg penne, rigatoni, fusilli)
EXTRAS
- 6 tablespoons pasta water (divided)
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted water cook the pasta al dente.
- In a small bowl mix until creamy the ricotta cheese and 2 tablespoons of pasta water.
- While the water is boiling and the pasta is cooking,in a large skillet add the olive oil and sausage pieces and brown, add the chopped radicchio, garlic, salt and pepper and ½ cup water or vegetable broth, cook on low/medium heat covered for 10 minutes, then uncover and continue to cook until water has evaporated, stir in the ricotta cheese mixture, add the pasta and 4 tablespoons of hot pasta water, increase the heat to high and tossing and cooking for 1 minute. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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Notes
- This comes down to personal preference! You can use sweet Italian sausage, mild or spicy sausage. I love to use my homemade Italian sausage when I have it on hand. You could even use ground meat in a pinch and add in additional seasonings.
- I like to use a shorter pasta like penne, rotini or even ziti but you could use longer pasta noodles if that is all you have on hand. Pasta usually doubles in size when cooked, so for the recipe you will need approximately 2 cups of dried pasta to make 3-4 cups cooked. One cup of uncooked pasta is equal to approximately 70 grams (I measured with mezze rigatoni).How to store leftover pasta?
- How to store leftover pasta?
- Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To reheat, add a splash of water to rehydrate the pasta and heat until warmed through.
- You can but the texture of the pasta and radicchio may change upon thawing. Cool completely then store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
645kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
789mg
(33%)
Potassium
475mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 645kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 789mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.