Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, allowing it to soften and become translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic along with diced red and yellow bell peppers. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the peppers are soft.
- Add the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Allow this to simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the dried oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the sauce simmer for 15-30 minutes.
- After simmering, stir in 1 cup of chicken broth and ½ cup of heavy cream.
- Carefully return the browned sausage to the skillet, stirring to combine with the creamy sauce.
- Add ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, mixing well until it melts.
- While the sauce is coming together, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions, typically about 10-12 minutes.
- Before draining, ladle out about 1 cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
- Drain the pasta and immediately toss it in the skillet with the sauce and sausage, mixing thoroughly.
- Plate the creamy pasta generously and garnish with fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
For best results, reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.