Spicy Sausage Pasta

Spicy sausage pasta is warming, hearty and utterly delicious - comfort food at its best! It's also very easy to make with just a handful of ingredients for the perfect fuss-free weeknight dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 oz (250 g) rigatoni
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb (250 g) Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian herbs mix
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock
• 1/2 cup (75 g) light cream cheese
• 1/3 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large,...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven and fry the sausage for 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Break it down a bit with your spoon while it’s cooking.
3. 3Add the red onion and garlic to the...: Add the red onion and garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. 4Stir in the cayenne pepper, paprika and Italian...: Stir in the cayenne pepper, paprika and Italian herbs mix, then add the tomato paste, chicken stock and cream cheese. Bring to a simmer and stir until you have a creamy sauce.
5. 5Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and...: Transfer the cooked pasta to the pan and toss it to cover in sauce. Add some pasta water if it looks too thick.
6. 6Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh parsley,...: Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, season to taste and serve immediately, with some extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.