Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Pasta

This creamy sausage and mushroom pasta is the ultimate easy comfort food! Delicious bits of crispy Italian sausage and tender mushrooms smothered in a creamy tomato sauce are simply irresistible. Expect everyone to ask for seconds!

📝 Ingredients

• 10.5 oz (300 g) orecchiette
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 lb (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup (250 ml) tomato puree (passata)
• 1 cup (200 ml) heavy cream
• 2 cups (75 g) black Tuscan kale (cavolo nero), shredded
• 1/3 cup (30 g) Parmesan, grated
• 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 according to the directions 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 skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
3. 3Add the finely diced onion and garlic and...: Add the finely diced onion and garlic and sauté until the onion becomes translucent. Then, add the sliced mushrooms. Continue to cook until the mushrooms are soft and browned.
4. 4Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze...: Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
5. 5Stir in the Italian seasoning, and allow the...: Stir in the Italian seasoning, and allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
6. 6Stir in the tomato puree (passata) and bring...: Stir in the tomato puree (passata) and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
7. 7Next, add the heavy cream, stirring well to...: Next, add the heavy cream, stirring well to combine everything into a smooth sauce.
8. 8Add the shredded black Tuscan kale (cavolo nero)...: Add the shredded black Tuscan kale (cavolo nero) to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
9. 9Add the cooked orecchiette pasta, tossing everything together...: Add the cooked orecchiette pasta, tossing everything together to ensure the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
10. 10Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with...: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, with extra freshly grated Parmesan on top if you like.