Linguine alla Panna with Sausage

This recipe is a nod to a local Italian eatery. The sauce is a labor of love and your choice of protein such as sliced Italian sausage or sliced grilled chicken may be used. Add a salad and toasted garlic bread for a complete meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 766 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, diced
• ½ (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 1 cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
• 2 links cooked sweet Italian-style chicken sausage, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons basil, cut chiffonade style
• ¼ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and chicken broth; stir to combine. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper, and black pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in tomatoes with liquid and cook on a low simmer for 30 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool slightly. Pour sauce into a blender and process until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired. Return sauce to saucepan and heat over lowest setting until warm. Pour in cream and stir to combine.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook sliced sausage until browned and heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 5

Drain pasta and add to sauce. Gently mix to combine.

Step 6

Divide pasta and sauce amongst individual serving bowls or plates and top with sliced sausage. Garnish with basil chiffonade and Parmesan cheese.