Spicy Sausage Ragu

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With all the options for different kinds of sauces and types of sausage, it goes without saying that you can embellish this a hundred different ways, and I hope you do.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on October 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • 3 ½ cups tomato sauce

  • 1 cup water

  • 14 ½ ounces dry penne pasta

  • 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

  1. Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 15 minutes.

  2. Stir in parsley and cook for about 2 minutes.

  3. Stir in white wine and cook until the wine has nearly evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.

  4. Stir in heavy cream, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in marinara sauce and water and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce for 1 hour.

  5. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne, and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

  6. Combine pasta and sauce; remove from heat, cover and let sit for about 2 minutes.

  7. Serve pasta and sauce topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

831 Calories
34g Fat
89g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 831
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 2165mg 94%
Total Carbohydrate 89g 32%
Dietary Fiber 7g 23%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 305mg 23%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 1202mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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