Description
Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta delivers comfort with Italian-inspired romance on a plate. Hearty sausage, creamy sauce, and tender pasta blend into a luxurious meal that will captivate your senses and invite everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil ditalini pasta in generously salted water until perfectly tender, ensuring a slight bite remains. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium flame. Crumble sausage into the pan, browning thoroughly while breaking into delicate pieces.
- Introduce minced garlic to the sausage, allowing aromatics to bloom and release fragrant notes for approximately 60 seconds.
- Pour heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, whisking gently. Fold in grated parmesan and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, creating a luscious sauce that gradually thickens and develops rich flavors.
- Allow sauce to gently simmer, reducing and concentrating its essence for 5-6 minutes until it reaches a velvety consistency.
- Transfer drained pasta into the skillet, meticulously coating each ditalini with the creamy sausage sauce. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, season with salt and cracked pepper to elevate taste profile.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with fresh basil leaves and an elegant dusting of additional parmesan cheese for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap spicy Italian sausage for mild versions or plant-based alternatives to customize heat levels and accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Use gluten-free pasta to transform this dish into a celiac-friendly meal without compromising rich, creamy textures.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining to help create a silkier sauce if the mixture becomes too thick during cooking.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for extra nutritional variety and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg