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Creamy Sausage Pasta with Burrata
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
3
Stir in minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook until fragrant.
4
Add Italian sausage and break it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil. Cook until browned.
5
Add tomato paste and stir to coat the sausage evenly.
6
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Then add remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
7
Season again to taste with the same spices. Stir in Parmesan, Asiago, and mozzarella until melted.
8
Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until creamy and well coated.
9
Fold in fresh basil and remove from heat.
10
Plate and top each serving with burrata and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown the Sausage Properly 🍖Break the sausage into small, uniform pieces and let them sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes before stirring to develop deep caramelization and rich flavor that anchors the entire sauce.
- Use Pasta Water as Liquid Gold 💧Reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, then use it to loosen the sauce and create a silky emulsion that clings perfectly to each strand of pasta.
- Bloom the Tomato Paste 🍅Cook tomato paste in the fat for 2-3 minutes before adding cream to deepen its umami complexity and eliminate any tinny taste, creating a more sophisticated sauce base.
- Add Burrata at the Last Second 🧀Place burrata cheese on warm pasta only seconds before serving so it melts slightly from residual heat while maintaining its creamy, delicate texture rather than becoming a puddle.
- Layer Your Cheeses Strategically 🧈Mix shredded mozzarella and Asiago into the warm sauce off-heat while stirring constantly, then finish with Parmesan and burrata on the plate to build complex flavors and prevent any cheese from becoming grainy.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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