Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish combining ditalini pasta and mild Italian sausage for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Large pot For boiling pasta.
- Sauté pan For preparing the sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta cooked al dente
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 8 ounces mild Italian ground beef
- ½ cup sweet onion diced small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1-1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
- Pinch kosher salt to taste
- Few turns cracked black pepper to taste
- ½ – ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ – 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- Red pepper flakes optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and season it with kosher salt. Add the ditalini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta using a colander, drizzle with avocado oil, and set aside.
- In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the avocado oil. Once hot, add the mild Italian ground beef. Cook until browned, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the tomato paste and let it caramelize lightly in the pan for about 2-3 minutes. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and a few turns of cracked black pepper.
- Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and let it reduce by half. Once reduced, lower the heat to medium/low and add the heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
- Add the grated parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted. Then, add the cooked pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth to loosen it. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired, and enjoy your delicious meal!
Notes
For a bit of extra flavor, consider adding some fresh herbs like basil or parsley. You can substitute the heavy cream with a lighter option if preferred, but the sauce may be less creamy. No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.