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Elevate Your Pasta Game with Italian Sausage Bolognese

When it comes to adding flavor to your pasta dishes, Italian sausage is the secret ingredient that takes it to the next level. By swapping out ground beef for Italian sausage in this classic Bolognese sauce recipe, you’ll experience a depth of flavor that’s hard to resist.

A Match Made in Heaven: Pairing Suggestions

Serve this rich and savory sauce with a refreshing Caesar Salad and finish off your Italian-themed dinner with a decadent Ricotta Cheesecake with Passionfruit. The combination is sure to impress!

Before You Begin

To ensure a seamless cooking experience, cook your pasta ahead of time and have it ready to mix with the sauce. Consider doubling the recipe and freezing half of the Bolognese sauce for a quick and easy meal later. If you’re looking for more hearty pasta dishes, explore our chicken sausage recipes for inspiration.

Yield and Difficulty

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings and is considered medium in difficulty.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage, casing removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 28-ounce can crushed tomato
• Salt
• Red pepper flakes
• 1 pound cooked pappardelle pasta (or other type of long flat pasta noodle)
• Serve with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil

Let’s Get Cooking!

In a large Dutch oven, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Remove the sausage from the pan, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat.

Next, return the pan to medium heat and add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.

Now, add the cooked sausage back into the pan, along with the crushed tomatoes, salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer the Bolognese sauce over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until it has reduced by half.

Finally, add the cooked pasta to the pan and gently toss to combine with the rich Bolognese sauce. Serve warm, topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Buon appetito!