Pasta with Parmesan Cream and Sausage

I can provide you with a simple recipe to prepare a tasty pasta with Parmesan cream and sausage. Let’s look at the ingredients and the procedure together.

Ingredients

• 320 g of pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
• 200 g of Italian sausage (you can choose between sweet or spicy according to your preferences)
• 150 g of grated Parmesan
• 200 ml of cooking cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta following the instructions on the package to achieve al dente cooking.
2. In the meantime, remove the skin from the sausage and crumble it into a heated pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Cook until it becomes golden and crispy.
3. Heat the cream in a pan over medium heat and add the grated Parmesan. Stir continuously until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. Adjust with salt and pepper.
4. Drain the pasta and keep some of the cooking water aside.
5. Add the pasta to the Parmesan cream and mix well, adding a little of the cooking water set aside to reach the desired consistency.
6. Finally, incorporate the cooked sausage into the pasta.
7. Serve immediately, finishing the dish with a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan and a drizzle of raw oil, if you wish.

Curiosity

Parmesan is one of the oldest and most beloved cheeses in Italy, known and appreciated all over the world for its intense flavor and versatility in the kitchen. In this dish, it creates a perfect combination with the slightly spicy taste of the sausage, giving life to a rich and comforting first course.

Enjoy your meal!