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Creamy Sausage Pasta with Burrata
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
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In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, season with salt, and sauté until softened.
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Add ground sausage and cook until browned. Season with pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil.
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Stir in tomato paste and mix well to coat the sausage.
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Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the remaining 1/2 cup cream and re-season to taste.
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Add Parmesan, Asiago, and mozzarella cheese. Stir until melted.
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Mix in reserved pasta water and cooked pasta. Stir until everything is well coated and creamy.
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Fold in fresh basil and serve topped with a ball of burrata and extra Parmesan cheese.
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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 clings perfectly to the pasta.
- Sausage Browning Technique 🍳Break down the Italian sausage into small, uniform pieces and allow it to develop a deep golden-brown crust before stirring, which concentrates flavor and creates textural complexity.
- Burrata Placement Perfection 🧀Add the burrata just before serving and tear it gently over the hot pasta, allowing it to melt slightly but still maintain its creamy, luxurious texture.
- Cheese Layering Strategy 🧈Incorporate cheeses in stages - mix Asiago and Parmesan into the sauce, then top with shredded mozzarella and finish with torn burrata for maximum flavor complexity.
- Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️Toast dry spices like paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in the olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their full aromatic potential.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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