Spicy Sausage Ragu

This spicy sausage ragu recipe features Italian sausage and a simple tomato sauce with white wine, cream, and fresh parsley for a zesty pasta dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 831 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 3.5 cups tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounces dry penne pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne, return to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in parsley; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until nearly evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Increase heat to high; stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Stir in tomato sauce and water; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer sauce for 1 hour.

Step 4

Stir penne into sauce to combine. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Top servings with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.