Sausages with pasta

6 servings

45 minutes

Sausages with pasta is a cozy dish inspired by Italian cuisine, where the warmth of home combines with rich flavors. It unites the spiciness of baked sausages with the softness of pasta enveloped in a velvety cream sauce with hints of nutmeg. Historically, such dishes arose as a way to use available ingredients and turn them into exquisite treats. The sausages provide a rich meaty flavor, while sage adds a spicy freshness. A crispy cheese crust completes the ensemble of textures and aromas. This dish is perfect for a family dinner when you crave something hearty and warming or for an evening with friends accompanied by a glass of red wine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 806.7
• Proteins: 34.3g
• Fats: 52.1g
• Carbohydrates: 50.3g

Ingredients

• Sausages: 500 g
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Red onion: 2 head
• Pasta: 300 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Fresh sage: 10 g
• Breadcrumbs: 40 g
• Grated cheese: 50 g
• Cream 20%: 400 ml
• Butter: 40 g
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Nutmeg: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare a creamy sauce. For this, sift flour onto a heated pan and dry it for one minute while constantly stirring. Add butter to the flour and continue stirring for another minute. Then pour cream into a separate bowl and heat it; add the roasted flour with butter and nutmeg to the already heated but not boiling cream. Mix well to ensure the sauce is lump-free and bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Butter: 40 g
   • Cream 20%: 400 ml
   • Nutmeg:  to taste

2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Remove the skins from the sausages. Chop into small pieces. Heat half of the oil in a pan and fry the sausages for 3-4 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sausages: 500 g
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

3. Pour the remaining oil into the pan, add the onion, and cook for another 5 minutes until browned. Boil the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Red onion: 2 heads
   • Pasta: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Drain the pasta in a colander and mix with sausages, onions, sage, and sauce. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sausages: 500 g
   • Red onion: 2 heads
   • Fresh sage: 10 g
   • Cream 20%: 400 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Breadcrumbs: 40 g
   • Grated cheese: 50 g