Pasta cremosa con pollo e salsiccia

Ingredienti

• 10.5 oz (300 g) pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb (225 g) Italian sausage
• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, diced
• 1 large shallot, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock
• 1 cup (180 g) light cream cheese
• 1/3 cup (30 g) Parmesan, grated
• Handful of fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparazione

1. 1

   Bring 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. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large,...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven and cook the Italian sausage for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until brown. Break it up with your spoon as you go. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pan and set it aside.

3. 3

   Add the chicken breast to the same pan...: Add the chicken breast to the same pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden. Stir in the shallot and red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

4. 4

   Add the garlic and fresh thyme and cook...: Add the garlic and fresh thyme and cook for another minute, then add the tomato paste and stir to combine.

5. 5

   Add half of the chicken stock and let...: Add half of the chicken stock and let the sauce bubble for a minute. Transfer the cooked sausage back to the pan.

6. 6

   Next, add the cream cheese and stir until...: Next, add the cream cheese and stir until completely melted. Add the rest of the chicken stock and simmer for 1 minute.

7. 7

   Transfer the cooked pasta to the pot and...: Transfer the cooked pasta to the pot and toss well. Add some reserved pasta water if the sauce looks too thick.

8. 8

   Stir in the Parmesan and fresh parsley, season...: Stir in the Parmesan and fresh parsley, season to taste and serve immediately, with some extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.