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Creamy Sausage Pasta with Burrata
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
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In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook until fragrant.
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Add Italian sausage and break it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil. Cook until browned.
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Add tomato paste and stir to coat the sausage evenly.
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Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Then add remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
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Season again to taste with the same spices. Stir in Parmesan, Asiago, and mozzarella until melted.
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Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until creamy and well coated.
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Fold in fresh basil and remove from heat.
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Plate and top each serving with burrata and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pasta Water Magic 💧Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining - it's the secret to creating a silky, emulsified sauce that perfectly coats your pasta.
- Burrata Placement Perfection 🧀Add fresh burrata as the final topping just before serving, allowing the residual heat to gently warm the cheese without completely melting its creamy center.
- Sausage Browning Technique 🥩Break down the ground sausage into small, even pieces and allow it to develop a deep golden-brown crust before stirring, which concentrates flavor and prevents steaming.
- Cheese Blending Strategy 🧈Grate different cheeses separately and blend them off-heat to prevent separation, creating a smoother, more integrated sauce with complex flavor layers.
- Herb Layering Technique 🌿Use both dried and fresh basil - add dried herbs during cooking for depth, then sprinkle fresh basil leaves just before serving for bright, aromatic finish.
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Low Sugar
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