Creamy Calabrian Chili Pappardellewith Sausage & Fennel

This Creamy Calabrian Chili Pappardelle with Sausage & Fennel is a uniquely flavored Italian pasta dish. The creamy sauce blends perfectly with the spiciness of Calabrian chili, and pairs with the fresh aroma of sausage and fennel, making every bite full of rich layers of flavor.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Pappardelle pasta: 300g

• Italian sausage: 2 links

• Fresh fennel (chopped): 1/4 cup

• Calabrian chili sauce: 2 tablespoons

• Heavy cream: 200ml

• Garlic (minced): 2 cloves

• Salt and pepper: to taste

• Parmesan cheese (grated): for serving

• Olive oil: as needed

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the Pappardelle pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.

2. Prepare the Sausage: Slice the sausage into thin pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat until browned on both sides. Set aside.

3. Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic. Cook over low heat until fragrant. Then add the Calabrian chili sauce and heavy cream, stirring until combined. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat until the sauce thickens.

4. Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pasta and cooked sausage to the creamy sauce, stirring to coat each pasta strand evenly.

5. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finally, sprinkle with chopped fennel and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Do not overcook the pasta to avoid affecting its texture.

• Adjust the amount of chili sauce according to personal preference.

• Choose your favorite sausage flavor, such as sweet or spicy.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This dish is not only flavorful but also provides a rich source of protein and carbohydrates, making it an excellent choice for dinner or family gatherings.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

• Provides high-quality protein and carbohydrates to provide energy for the body.

• Cream and cheese are rich in fats and calcium, contributing to bone health.

• The capsaicin in chili sauce has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, benefiting overall health.