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Sausage Fajita Pasta

45 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @royaleeats11 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

6 people
  • rigatoni pasta (dried)Grains450 g
  • olive oil (or neutral cooking oil)Pantry30 ml
  • smoked sausage (beef or turkey, sliced into 1-inch pieces)Other450 g
  • unsalted butterDairy30 g
  • red onion (sliced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • red bell pepper (sliced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • green bell pepper (sliced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • salt (pinch for onions and peppers, plus for pasta water)Spices3 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato pastePantry15 g
  • heavy creamDairy720 ml
  • chicken brothPantry120 ml
  • kosher salt (or to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (or to taste)Spices4 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • cuminSpices3 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices3 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • chili powderSpices1.5 g
  • pasta water (reserved from cooked pasta)Other60 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • Italian parsley (minced)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

820kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
53 g

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the pasta

    • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil with 2 tablespoons kosher salt.
    • Cook 1 pound of rigatoni until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
    • Reserve some of the pasta water for later steps, then drain.
    Step 1

  2. Brown the sausage

    • Slice the smoked sausage into 1-inch pieces.
    • In a large skillet on medium heat, add the oil.
    • Once the oil is hot, add the sausage in small batches.
    • Cook about 1-2 minutes on each side until well browned.
    • Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the vegetables

    • In the same skillet, add the butter.
    • Once melted, add the sliced onion and cook for about 1 minute.
    • Add the red and green bell peppers with a pinch of salt and cook for another minute.
    • Toss in the minced garlic and cook for a few seconds.
    Step 3

  4. Build the sauce base

    • Mix in the tomato paste and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
    • Scrape up the bits at the bottom of the skillet.
    Step 4

  5. Add cream and spices

    • Add the heavy cream and mix in well.
    • Bring the cream to a simmer.
    • Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika and chili powder.
    • Mix the spices in well.
    Step 5

  6. Thicken the sauce

    • Periodically stir and simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
    • About halfway through, add the reserved pasta water and mix in.
    Step 6

  7. Finish and serve

    • Remove the sauce from the heat and let cool for a couple of minutes to continue to thicken.
    • Mix in the Parmesan cheese.
    • Toss in the cooked pasta and sausage.
    • Sprinkle with Italian parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
    Step 7
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