Creamy Ditalini Sausage (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 ounces small ditalini noodles.
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1 to 2 tablespoons of avocado oil.
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8 ounces ground mild Italian sausage.
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1/2 cup finely diced sweet onion.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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About 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of tomato paste.
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A sprinkle of kosher salt to your taste.
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A few cracks of black pepper.
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1/2 to 3/4 cup of low-sodium broth (chicken).
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3/4 to 1 cup of heavy cream.
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1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
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A pinch of red pepper flakes for topping.
# Instructions:
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In salted water, cook the pasta until it's firm but cooked. Drain and coat with a little oil, then leave it aside.
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Over medium-high heat, brown the sausage in oil. Add in the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion softens.
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Stir in tomato paste and let it cook down for a few minutes. Season with some salt and pepper. Pour in the broth and let it cook until liquid reduces.
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Lower the heat and mix in the heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir well until the cheese melts into the sauce.
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Toss that cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated. Top with red pepper flakes before serving.
# Notes:
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Use broth to thin out the sauce if needed.
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Cooking pasta just firm makes the texture better.
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Cook tomato paste longer for a richer flavor.