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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Italian Sausage
One base sauce for 3 different pasta recipes
This creamy sun-dried tomato pasta starts with one rich, flavorful base sauce that you can easily turn into different meals depending on what you have on hand.
First, prepare the universal creamy pasta base with sun-dried tomatoes. Then finish the dish with one of three delicious toppings:
- creamy burrata for a simple elegant pasta
- sautéed mushrooms for an earthy flavor
- savory Italian sausage for a hearty meal
Using one base sauce makes this recipe quick, flexible, and perfect for busy weeknights or impressive dinners.
Ingredients for Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Italian Sausage
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
Instructions
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown sausage for 6–7 minutes, breaking it up.
- Add cooked sausage directly into the pasta base.
- Toss well and serve hot.
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Ingredients
Method
Base Instructions (Make Once)
- Cook the pasta
- Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Build the sauce base
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sun-dried tomato oil and sliced sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds (do not brown).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently.
- Add Parmesan and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Combine
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
- Toss to coat, loosening with pasta water if needed.
- 👉 This is your neutral, creamy base.
Instructions for Pasta with Italian Sausage
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown sausage for 6–7 minutes, breaking it up.
- Add cooked sausage directly into the pasta base.
- Toss well and serve hot.
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