Savory Sausage Tomato Pasta Recipe

Stephen Tippie
Stephen Tippie @cook_111342496

A comforting dish that combines the rich, natural flavors of savory Italian sausage and velvety tomato paste. The sausage is cooked to perfection, its fat rendered to create a luscious roux that forms the base of a smooth, full-bodied sauce. Delicately balanced with a hint of aromatics, including garlic zested into a silky paste for an even, subtle flavor, the sauce coats every strand of seasoned al dente angel hair pasta. This dish offers a harmonious blend of rich sausage undertones, subtle tomato sweetness, and a velvety finish that spreads effortlessly across every bite.

Savory Sausage Tomato Pasta Recipe

A comforting dish that combines the rich, natural flavors of savory Italian sausage and velvety tomato paste. The sausage is cooked to perfection, its fat rendered to create a luscious roux that forms the base of a smooth, full-bodied sauce. Delicately balanced with a hint of aromatics, including garlic zested into a silky paste for an even, subtle flavor, the sauce coats every strand of seasoned al dente angel hair pasta. This dish offers a harmonious blend of rich sausage undertones, subtle tomato sweetness, and a velvety finish that spreads effortlessly across every bite.

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Ingredients

30 mins
4 servings
  1. For the Meat Sauce:
  2. 1 lbmild Italian sausage
  3. 1medium red onion
  4. 3-4garlic cloves, zested into a paste (or minced if a zester isn’t available)
  5. 1/4 cuptomato paste
  6. 2 tbspall-purpose flour
  7. 1-2 cupswater (adjust to preferred sauce consistency)
  8. 1/2 tsponion powder
  9. 1/2 tspgarlic powder
  10. 1 tspItalian seasoning
  11. 1/4 tspblack pepper (or to taste)
  12. 1/4 tspcrushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  13. 1/4 tspCreole seasoning (or to taste)
  14. 1 tbspdried parsley
  15. For the Pasta:
  16. 1 lbangel hair pasta
  17. 1-2 tbspsalt
  18. 1/4 tspblack pepper
  19. 1/4 tspgarlic powder
  20. 1 tbspdried parsley
  21. 1-2 tbspmargarine or butter
  22. 3ice cubes

Cooking Instructions

30 mins
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt the water.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned. Do not drain the sausage fat—it’s the base of the roux.

  3. 3

    Add the diced red onion and zested garlic paste (or minced garlic). Sauté until softened and aromatic, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tomato paste and let it brown slightly with the sausage and onions, about 2-3 minutes, to deepen the flavor.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to form a roux. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Slowly add water, about 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce. Adjust the water to reach your desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Season with onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, Creole seasoning, and parsley. Adjust salt to taste.

  8. 8

    Simmer the sauce on low heat for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

  9. 9

    Cook the pasta according to the box instructions for al dente texture.

  10. 10

    Drain the pasta and immediately season it while still warm: add black pepper, garlic powder, parsley, margarine or butter, and 3 ice cubes. Toss until the butter melts and the pasta is evenly coated. Adjust salt to taste.

  11. 11

    Assemble the Dish:

    1. Plate the seasoned pasta and generously ladle the sausage tomato sauce over the top.

    2. Toss the pasta lightly or serve with the sauce layered on top for a restaurant-style presentation.

    3. Garnish with extra parsley or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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