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Roasted Garlic Sausage and White Wine Pasta Recipe Revealed!

A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring roasted garlic, Italian sausage, and white wine, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 570
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces of pasta penne or rigatoni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 cup white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with a little olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast for about 30-35 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. While the garlic is roasting, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Once the garlic is done roasting, squeeze the softened cloves into the skillet with the sausage. Stir to combine.
  5. Pour in the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or use a plant-based cream alternative.
  • Add vegetables such as spinach, cherry tomatoes, or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition. Sauté them with the sausage for added texture.

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