Sausage, Broccoli & Chilli Pasta Recipe
A deliciously hearty and vibrant Sausage, Broccoli & Chilli Pasta featuring golden crispy pork sausagemeat paired with tender broccoli and rigatoni, enhanced with fresh lemon zest, chilli flakes, and creamy crème fraîche for a perfect balance of spice and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Vegetables
- 300g rigatoni
- 330g long-stemmed broccoli, any larger stems trimmed or halved
Meat and Seasonings
- 6 pork sausages, sausagemeat squeezed from skins
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp parsley, leaves picked and finely chopped, stems finely chopped
Finishing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp crème fraîche
- ½ lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced
Instructions
- Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions. Add the trimmed broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving a mugful of the cooking water.
- Cook Sausagemeat: While the pasta cooks, place the sausagemeat and olive oil into a cold frying pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for 6-8 minutes until the fat renders and the meat turns golden and crisp. Remove the sausagemeat with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl.
- Flavor Base: In the same pan, add the chilli flakes, crushed garlic, and chopped parsley stems. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is fragrant and aromatic.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the lemon zest, then return the cooked sausagemeat to the pan. Toss in the drained rigatoni and broccoli, stirring well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Cream and Lemon: Stir through the crème fraîche and lemon juice along with a splash of the reserved pasta water to create a silky sauce. Cook for an additional minute until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Spoon the pasta into bowls and top with the finely sliced red chilli for a fresh and spicy finish.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta cooking water; it helps loosen the sauce and binds it to the pasta.
- Select good quality pork sausages for the best flavor and texture.
- You can adjust the amount of chilli flakes and fresh chilli to taste for preferred spiciness.
- Serve immediately for optimum taste and texture.
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