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SPICY Pasta with Italian Sausage

This satisfying pasta is so creamy with a Gochujang sauce for a kick of spice! It is so easy to make and sure to be a regular on the menu.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: breakfast for dinner, creamy pasta, dinner ideas, easy dinners, easy meals, easy pasta, gochujang, gochujang pasta, italian sausage, korean sauce, sausage pasta, spicy, spicy pasta, trending, trending pasta, viral pasta
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Mild Italian sausage
  • 1 pound Fusili pasta, rigatoni or cavatappi
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. Gochujang sauce add more if you would like it spicer
  • 1/2 cup marinara
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven add the Italian sausage over medium heat.
    Cook until browned.
  • Remove and set aside on a plate lined with a paper towel to let the grease drain.
  • In a large pot fill with water to boil the noodles. Add 1 tbsp. of salt.
    Set on high and cook the noodles until al dente.
  • Back to the pan we cooked the sausage in.
    Over medium heat, add the butter. Once its melted add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the Gochujang and marinara.
    Saute for 1 minute while stirring.
  • Next goes the heavy cream. Mix well cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the sausage back to the sauce mix and season with salt and pepper.
    Mix well.
  • Last to the pan is the noodles. Toss well.
  • Remove from heat and pour in 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Mix well.
    spicy pasta
  • Serve with extra parmesan cheese.
  • ENJOY!