Description
Cozy up with this delightful autumn dish featuring savory sausage, hearty pasta, and crispy Brussels sprouts. Perfectly balanced with rich flavors and textures, this recipe creates a warm and inviting meal for chilly evenings. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, this comforting dish is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 8 ounces rigatoni or penne pasta
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering them on the counter.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumble in the sausage. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add minced garlic and Brussels sprouts; sauté for an additional 6-8 minutes until sprouts are tender.
- Combine drained pasta with the sausage mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for moisture.
- Finish with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes; toss to combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg