Description
Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta delivers comfort and passion in one irresistible dish. Hearty Italian-inspired flavors meld perfectly, promising to enchant dinner guests with its rich, satisfying blend of creamy sauce and savory sausage.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) ditalini pasta
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mild Italian ground sausage
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) low sodium chicken broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) sweet onion, diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 milliliters) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese, grated
Oils, Salt, and Optional Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) avocado oil
- Pinch kosher salt, to taste
- Few turns cracked black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water to 212°F. Cook ditalini pasta until al dente according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and toss with a light drizzle of avocado oil to prevent sticking.
- Heat a saute pan over medium-high temperature. Add avocado oil and introduce ground Italian sausage. Break meat into small crumbles, cooking until golden brown and fully caramelized, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic into the sausage. Saute until onions become translucent and aromatic, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Stir in tomato paste, allowing it to caramelize for 2-3 minutes. This process intensifies the sauce’s depth and creates a rich flavor foundation.
- Season the mixture with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Deglaze the pan with low-sodium chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer until liquid reduces by half, concentrating the sauce’s intensity.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and gently blend in heavy cream. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety in texture.
- Gradually incorporate grated parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until completely melted and integrated into the sauce.
- Combine cooked ditalini with the creamy sauce, tossing to ensure every pasta piece is evenly coated. If sauce seems too thick, thin with additional chicken broth.
- Finish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for optional heat. Serve immediately while the pasta is warm and sauce is creamy.
Notes
- Prevent Pasta Clumping by lightly coating ditalini with avocado oil immediately after draining to ensure each piece remains separate and sauce-ready.
- Customize Spice Levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or selecting mild/hot Italian sausage to match personal heat preferences without compromising flavor complexity.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation can be achieved by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk and using nutritional yeast instead of parmesan for a similar creamy, rich texture.
- Meal Prep Friendly recipe allows storing in airtight containers for 3-4 days, with potential reheating using a splash of chicken broth to restore original sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg