Name: Spicy Italian Style Chicken Sausage Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400g (14oz) Rigatoni or Penne Pasta: Choose a pasta shape that holds sauce well.; 300g (10.5oz) Halal-Certified Chicken Sausage, Sliced: Provides savory protein; slice for even cooking.; 2 Tbsp (30ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Base for sautéing and flavor.; 1 Large Red Bell Pepper, Roasted, Peeled, and Chopped: Adds sweetness and smoky flavor.; 1 Cup (240ml) Heavy Cream (or Plant-Based Cream): Creates a rich sauce; plant-based options available.; 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Adds aromatic flavor.; ½ Cup (50g) Grated Parmesan Cheese (Halal-Certified): Adds salty, umami flavor and thickens sauce.; ½ tsp (2.5g) Smoked Paprika: Introduces smoky flavor.; ¼ tsp (1g) Red-Pepper Flakes (Optional): Adds heat.; ½ Cup (120ml) Reserved Pasta Cooking Water: Emulsifies the sauce.; Salt and Pepper to Taste: Season to enhance flavors.; 2 Tbsp (30g) Toasted Pine Nuts: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.; 2 Tbsp (8g) Fresh Basil Leaves, Torn: Adds fresh aroma and color.

Description

This recipe creates a comforting and flavorful Spicy Italian-style Chicken Sausage Pasta with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream sauce. It’s a surprisingly easy dish perfect for a weeknight meal or to impress guests.

Ingredients

Scale

400g (14oz) Rigatoni or Penne Pasta: Choose a pasta shape that holds sauce well.
300g (10.5oz) Halal-Certified Chicken Sausage, Sliced: Provides savory protein; slice for even cooking.
2 Tbsp (30ml) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Base for sautéing and flavor.
1 Large Red Bell Pepper, Roasted, Peeled, and Chopped: Adds sweetness and smoky flavor.
1 Cup (240ml) Heavy Cream (or Plant-Based Cream): Creates a rich sauce; plant-based options available.
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Adds aromatic flavor.
½ Cup (50g) Grated Parmesan Cheese (Halal-Certified): Adds salty, umami flavor and thickens sauce.
½ tsp (2.5g) Smoked Paprika: Introduces smoky flavor.
¼ tsp (1g) Red-Pepper Flakes (Optional): Adds heat.
½ Cup (120ml) Reserved Pasta Cooking Water: Emulsifies the sauce.
Salt and Pepper to Taste: Season to enhance flavors.
2 Tbsp (30g) Toasted Pine Nuts: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
2 Tbsp (8g) Fresh Basil Leaves, Torn: Adds fresh aroma and color.

Instructions

Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
Brown Sausage: Sauté sliced sausage until browned.
Sauté Garlic & Build Flavor: Sauté garlic, then add roasted pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Create Cream Sauce: Simmer cream and pasta water until thickened.
Combine & Finish: Return sausage to sauce, add pasta, and toss with Parmesan.
Plate & Garnish: Serve with extra sauce, pine nuts, and basil.

Notes

Reserving pasta water is key to a creamy, emulsified sauce. Roasting your own red peppers enhances the flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 70 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: pasta,sausage,italian,spicy,cream sauce,red pepper,chicken,halal,weeknight dinner