Pappardelle with Sweet and Hot Sausage Ragu Recipe

Name: Pappardelle with Sweet and Hot Sausage Ragu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound pancetta, cubed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed; 1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, casing removed; 1 large red onion, thickly sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 (28-ounce) cans diced plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup red wine; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound fresh pappardelle pasta; Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 pound pancetta, cubed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, casing removed
1 large red onion, thickly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 (28-ounce) cans diced plum tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fresh pappardelle pasta
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

1
Put the pancetta and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and cook until pancetta is rendered, about 5 minutes.
2
Add both sausages, break up the sausage with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until sausage is cooked through.
3
Add the red onion, garlic, basil, parsley, tomatoes, and wine.
4
Cook for 30 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
5
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add pappardelle and cook until al dente (just a couple minutes for fresh pasta.)
6
Drain well and serve with sauce over top.
7
Garnish with basil and Parmesan.

536

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound pancetta, cubed, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing removed, 1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, casing removed, and more.

Yes, Pappardelle with Sweet and Hot Sausage Ragu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pappardelle with Sweet and Hot Sausage Ragu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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