Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta Recipe
This Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta Recipe creates pure magic in your kitchen.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Colander for draining pasta
- Sharp knife for chopping
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 12 oz ditalini pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil large pot of salted water.
- Cook ditalini according to package directions.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet.
- Add Italian sausage and cook thoroughly.
- Break into small pieces while cooking.
- Add diced onion to sausage.
- Cook until onion becomes translucent and soft.
- Stir in minced garlic.
- Cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour crushed tomatoes into skillet.
- Add basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer sauce for ten minutes.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low setting.
- Slowly add heavy cream while stirring continuously.
- Add cooked ditalini pasta to sauce.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese gradually.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use high-quality Italian sausage for the best flavor in your Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta Recipe
- Don't overcook the pasta - it should be al dente for perfect texture
- Reserve pasta water to thin sauce if needed during mixing
- Add cream slowly to prevent curdling and ensure smooth consistency
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving to balance all flavors perfectly