Name: Spicy Sausage Cavatappi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 ounces cavatappi noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions, drained, reserving 1 cup of pasta water; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot, finely diced (about ¼ cup); 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in hot water, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup heavy cream; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish; 1 cup mozzarella, finely shredded; 2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed; parsley, chopped, for garnish; salt and pepper, to taste

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

35m

This spicy sausage cavatappi is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines al dente cavatappi noodles with spicy Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and a blend of seasonings. Finished with a creamy, cheesy sauce and fresh baby spinach, this dish is sure to be a family favorite.

Spicy Sausage Pasta

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Servings: 6

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8 ounces cavatappi noodles, cooked al dente according to package instructions, drained, reserving 1 cup of pasta water

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 large shallot, finely diced (about ¼ cup)

1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage

2 tablespoons garlic, minced

¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, softened in hot water, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 cup heavy cream

¼ cup sour cream

1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish

1 cup mozzarella, finely shredded

2 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed

parsley, chopped, for garnish

salt and pepper, to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

896kcal

44%
Fat

54g

2%
Saturated Fat

26g

1%
Carbohydrates

58g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

45g

2%
Cholesterol

193mg

9%
Sodium

886mg

44%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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