Spicy Italian Sausages with Pasta Basil and Mustard
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Spicy Italian Sausages with Pasta, Basil, and Mustard recipe. Featuring tender penne pasta tossed in a luxuriously creamy Dijon mustard and Parmesan sauce, this dish is bursting with bold flavors. Juicy, golden-brown spicy Italian sausages bring a fiery kick, balanced perfectly by the aromatic freshness of chopped basil and a touch of garlic-infused olive oil. Finished with a hint of crushed red chili flakes for extra heat, this satisfying meal comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and fresh basil for a gourmet touch your family and friends will adore. A true comfort food classic with a spicy twist!
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Ingredients
- 4 links Spicy Italian sausages
- 300 grams Penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red chili flakes
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cups Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spicy Italian sausages and cook them for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked through. Remove them from the skillet and set aside to rest.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and red chili flakes. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Step 5
Slice the cooked sausages into bite-sized pieces and return them to the skillet. Stir to coat them in the sauce.
Step 6
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until evenly combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Step 8
Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and basil if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1219.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3264.5 |
| Total Fat 203.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 84.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 440.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6140.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 239.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.7g | |
| Protein 97.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 679.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1641.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories