CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE ONE-PAN PASTA

Creamy Italian Sausage One-Pan Pasta image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 28-ounce can tomato puree
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound fusilli pasta (or other pasta shape)
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup mascarpone
Shaved Parmesan, for serving
10 to 12 fresh basil leaves, torn, for serving

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the sausage and cook until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and cook until softened and translucent and the sausage is well browned, another 5 to 7 minutes. Add the oregano, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, garlic and some salt and black pepper and stir again.
Next, add the broth, tomato puree and tomato paste and stir well. Add the uncooked pasta into the sauce, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the mozzarella and mascarpone. Taste and add more seasoning if necessary. Serve with shaved Parmesan and torn basil leaves.