Description
A rich and savory pasta dish made with Italian sausage, tomatoes, red wine, and cream, finished with Parmesan for a comforting one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- 14 oz Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 14 oz canned chopped tomatoes
- 10 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage and cook while breaking it apart until browned.
- Stir in chopped onion and diced bell pepper; cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the red wine and simmer 2–3 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Add chopped tomatoes, broth, soy sauce, oregano, chili flakes, and black pepper.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook another 2–3 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use rigatoni or penne to hold the creamy sauce well.
- A dry red wine like Merlot or Chianti works best.
- Add a splash of pasta water or broth if the sauce becomes too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes