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Creamy Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper Radiatore

creamy sausage and roasted red pepper radiatore recipe made easy at home. This creamy radiatore pasta with sausage and roasted red peppers is the ultimate com
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb radiatore pasta or other short ridged pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb bulk Italian sausage sweet or hot, casings removed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers drained and sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach roughly chopped

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook radiatore according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add roasted red peppers and stir for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Add the drained pasta and spinach to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach a creamy, clinging consistency. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach is just wilted.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately in a large bowl, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.