Spicy Sausage and Peppers Pasta with Burrata
This Spicy Sausage and Peppers Pasta with Burrata is a total crowd-pleaser. It is bold, satisfying, and simple enough to make any night of the week feel special. Creamy burrata, spicy sausage, and sweet peppers are a flavor combination you will come back to again and again.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound of pasta penne, rigatoni, or orecchiette work well
- 4 spicy Italian sausage links casing removed
- 1 red or green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 14 oz can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/4 cup of sliced jarred banana peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Pasta water to thin sauce as needed
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for topping
- 2 balls of burrata or fresh mozzarella
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.1 pound of pasta
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausage and set aside.4 spicy Italian sausage links
- Add the diced onion and cook for 4 minutes. Add in the sliced peppers, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté for 6 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, banana peppers, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.1 red or green bell pepper, 1 onion, 14 oz can of crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 cup of sliced mushrooms, 4 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of sliced jarred banana peppers, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup Pasta water
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add more reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Plate the pasta and top each bowl with half a ball of burrata. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 balls of burrata or fresh mozzarella
Notes
✔️ Use high-quality spicy sausage for the best flavor, or swap for sweet if you prefer a milder dish.
✔️ Banana peppers add tang and heat, but you can leave them out.
✔️ Add your pasta directly to the sauce while it is hot for better flavor absorption.
✔️ Burrata is best served at room temperature so it melts slightly into the pasta.
✔️ For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use sautéed eggplant or zucchini instead.
✔️ Banana peppers add tang and heat, but you can leave them out.
✔️ Add your pasta directly to the sauce while it is hot for better flavor absorption.
✔️ Burrata is best served at room temperature so it melts slightly into the pasta.
✔️ For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and use sautéed eggplant or zucchini instead.
