Spicy Creamy Sausage Macaroni

A bold, comforting fusion dish featuring tender macaroni and savory browned sausage in a rich, velvety spicy cream sauce, finished with fresh Parmesan.

Ingredients

• 200 g macaroni pasta
• 150 g sausage
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 3 tbsp spicy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste sea salt
• optional Parmesan cheese
• optional fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. 1Prep the aromatics

   

   Begin by preparing the flavor base for the dish. Mince the onion and garlic into fine, even pieces, and carefully slice the sausage. Keeping the cuts uniform helps them cook evenly and releases maximum flavor into the pan.

   Tip: Use a sharp knife when cutting onions to minimize the release of compounds that irritate your eyes.
2. 2Boil the macaroni

   

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt, then add the macaroni. Cook for about 8 minutes until the pasta is tender, then remove from heat, drain, and set aside.

   Tip: Adding a little olive oil to the boiling water helps prevent the macaroni from sticking together as it cooks.
3. 3Sauté the onion and garlic

   

   Heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced onion and garlic, stirring them continuously until they soften, turn translucent, and become highly fragrant.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium and stir constantly to ensure the garlic doesnt burn, which can introduce a bitter taste to the sauce.
4. 4Brown the sausages

   

   Once the aromatics are fragrant, add the sliced sausages to the pan. Toss and stir-fry the slices with the onions and garlic until the surfaces of the sausage are nicely browned. This caramelization adds a deep, savory flavor to the dish.

   Tip: Allow the sausages to sit undisturbed for a few moments between stirs so they develop a nice, golden-brown sear.
5. 5Combine pasta and sausages

   

   Add the pre-cooked macaroni into the pan with the browned sausage slices. Pour the spicy sauce over the mixture to ensure every piece is evenly coated.

   Tip: Make sure the pan is at the right temperature when adding the sauce to allow it to begin glazing the pasta immediately.
6. 6Add cream and simmer

   

   Pour the heavy cream into the pan with the mixed pasta, sausages, and sauce. Sprinkle in some sea salt for seasoning. Stir everything together gently, allowing it to cook until the sauce thickens and perfectly coats the macaroni.

   Tip: Maintain a gentle simmer after adding the cream. Boiling it too vigorously can cause the dairy to separate and split the sauce.
7. 7Thicken the sauce

   

   Continue to stir the pasta and sausage mixture over medium heat. Add heavy cream and a pinch of sea salt, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta.

   Tip: Keep the heat moderate to prevent the cream from separating while the sauce reduces to your desired consistency.

Storing Leftovers

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