Spicy Sausage Cavatappi
User Reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
652 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Spicy Sausage Cavatappi
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Spicy Sausage Cavatappi is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish with a kick, made with spicy Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions, drained, reserving 1 cup of pasta water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely diced (about ¼ cup)
- 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in hot water, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish
- 1 cup mozzarella, finely shredded
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- Add cavatappi noodles to a pot of boiling salted water. Cook al dente according to package instructions (8-9 minutes for cavatappi). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- While noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add shallots and cook until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Add Italian sausage. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally until the sausage is browned and cooked through (about 10-12 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute, or until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Add reserved pasta water. Stir to combine, scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan as you go. Add heavy cream, sour cream, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
- Add spinach, stirring to combine. Simmer until cheese is fully melted and spinach is wilted (5-7 minutes). The sauce will thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta; toss to coat.
- Serve topped with more parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
652kcal
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 652 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 652kcal | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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