Ingredients
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the following Italian sausage pasta wine sauce ingredients:
– Fresh Italian sausage links – Pasta of your choice (such as penne or fettuccine) – Olive oil – Garlic cloves – Red pepper flakes – Tomato paste – Dry red wine – chicken broth – Fresh basil leaves – Grated Parmesan cheese – Salt and black pepper
Optional ingredient substitutions: – Substitute fresh basil with dried basil – Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian option – Experiment with different pasta shapes for a unique twist
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive into the art of preparing this authentic Italian sausage wine sauce pasta with easy-to-follow steps:
1. Start by cooking the Italian sausage links in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Remove the sausages from the skillet and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
2. In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.
3. Deglaze the skillet with dry red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow the wine to reduce slightly before adding chicken broth and fresh basil leaves.
4. Return the sliced Italian sausage to the skillet and let the sauce simmer and thicken. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and toss it in the savory wine sauce until well coated.
6. Serve the Italian sausage pasta in wine sauce hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil leaves. Buon appetito!
