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Sausage, Asparagus, and Mustard Strozzapreti
Sausage, Asparagus, and Mustard Strozzapreti
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Savor the blend of Strozzapreti pasta with whole grain mustard sauce, asparagus, and Italian sausage for a simple yet delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients:
  • Sea salt for pasta water and for seasoning to taste
  • 1 pound pencil thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound dry strozzapreti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more if needed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 ounces baby portobello mushrooms, stems removed and thinly sliced
  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage links, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish
Instructions:
  • Prepare the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water (1 teaspoon of salt per quart). Cook the strozzapreti until al dente according to package directions. Save 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and keep it aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook garlic for 1 minute, then add onions and cook until translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and sausage, cook until mushrooms are soft and sausages are browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Introduce the asparagus to the pan and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until tender. Move the sausage and vegetable mix to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Prepare the sauce: Combine heavy cream, chicken stock, butter, mustard, thyme, oregano, basil, nutmeg, lemon zest, and most of the Parmesan cheese in the sauté pan over medium-low heat. Let the sauce simmer until the butter melts. Lower the heat and continue simmering for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Finish by reserving 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese for garnish when serving.
  • Toss the strozzapreti, sausage, and vegetables into the sauce until the pasta is fully coated. Adjust the sauce consistency by adding pasta water if needed for a creamier texture.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt to taste, being mindful of the sausage's saltiness. Sprinkle pasta with reserved Parmesan and black pepper before serving.

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