Description
Creamy Calabrian Chili Pappardelle with Sausage & Fennel is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of wide pappardelle noodles with a luscious, spicy sauce. Infused with savory Italian sausage and aromatic fennel, this pasta recipe offers a perfect balance of heat and creaminess. Ideal for cozy dinners or gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Dive into this comforting bowl of goodness that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pappardelle pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Calabrian chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crumbled sausage until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced fennel and minced garlic for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in Calabrian chili paste, chicken broth, and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet along with the drained pappardelle; toss gently to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg