Lemon Parmesan Sausage Pasta
If you are looking for a creamy, comforting dinner with a fresh twist, this lemon parmesan sausage pasta is exactly what you need. This dish balances rich, savoury sausage with bright citrus and salty cheese, creating a flavour-packed bowl that feels both indulgent and fresh.
Equipment
- Large pan and pot
Ingredients
- 300 g rigatoni
- 4 sausages
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 150 ml double cream
- 100 ml white wine
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 5 g flat leaf parsley chopped
- ½ lemon zest and juice
- 40 g parmesan
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Remove the sausage meat from the casings and add it to the pan. Break it up as it cooks and fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and slightly crispy. At this point lower the heat and put the pasta on to boil in a separate pot according to package instructions.4 sausages, 1 tbsp olive oil, 300 g rigatoni
- Add fennel seeds and oregano, stirring to release their flavours. Add the heat to medium and add the diced onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.1 tsp fennel seeds, 1 tsp oregano, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Increase the heat slightly and pour in the white wine. Let it bubble and reduce, scraping up any browned bits from the pan to build flavour. Lower the heat and add the cream, stirring until combined into a smooth sauce. Add about 100ml pasta water from the pot and let the sauce gently simmer until it thickens slightly.100 ml white wine, 150 ml double cream
- Stir in the grated parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Mix until the cheese has melted and the sauce is glossy. Add the drained pasta directly into the pan and toss until fully coated. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.5 g flat leaf parsley, ½ lemon, 40 g parmesan
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan and a little more parsley if you like.
Notes
Cook your pasta just until al dente as it will continue cooking in the sauce. This helps the lemon parmesan sausage pasta maintain the perfect texture without becoming too soft or heavy.
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