Winter Pasta with Mushrooms, Sausage Meatballs, Walnuts & Crispy Sage
User Reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
673 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Winter Pasta with Mushrooms, Sausage Meatballs, Walnuts & Crispy Sage
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This is the perfect winter pasta recipe to take you through those cold weather months. Grab a big bowl and curl up in front of the fireplace or TV to enjoy this winter pasta with sausage.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz. sweet Italian sausage (225g)
- extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. dried short cut pasta (225g, such as farfalle or rigatoni)
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lb mushrooms (450g, such as cremini, shiitake, oyster, or chanterelles)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream (120 ml)
- ½ cup toasted walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- shaved parmesan or romano cheese
Instructions
- Remove the sausage from the casings, and form into small meatballs. In a skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil and fry the meatballs until browned, crisp, and cooked through. Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta and cook according to package instructions, undercooking the pasta by 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving about a cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, add another tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and add the sage. Once the sage is crisp, remove from the pan and set aside on a plate. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and cook the mushrooms until caramelized, along with the fresh thyme. Add the garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the half and half, along with the pasta, meatballs, and parsley. If the sauce needs to be loosened up a bit, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the crispy sage, walnuts, and cheese. Serve!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
673kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
568mg
(24%)
Potassium
754mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
490IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7.6mg
(8%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 673kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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