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Harissa Pasta with Italian Sausage (Simple Recipe)

This Easy Harissa Pasta recipe combines tasty Italian sausage in a spicy tomato sauce flavored with harissa paste and served with fusilli pasta. Hands on prep time is minimal in this perfect weeknight dinner. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 919 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 oz Pasta - I used fusilli but feel free to use your favorite type of pasta
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Red Onion - finely diced
  • 1 lb Italian Sausages - casings removed and crumbled
  • 1-2 tbsp Harissa Paste - adjust for spice level preference
  • 28 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream (Double Cream) - optional
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Optional to serve

  • Parmesan Cheese - shredded
  • Fresh Basil Leaves

Instructions
 

  • Put a large pot of salted water on to boil. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve ¼ cup cooking liquid to add to the sauce if needed.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over a medium heat In a heavy saucepan or skillet.
  • Add the finely diced onion and cook until soft, around 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the crumbled Italian sausage and break it apart with a wooden spoon until nicely browned, around 5-8 minutes.
  • Add the harissa pasta and canned diced tomatoes. Stir well and let the mixture bubble away for 10 minutes to bring the flavors together.
  • Taste the sauce and season again if needed. Stir through the cream if using.
  • Tip the pasta into the sauce and toss, mixing well! Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if you want to thin down the sauce.
  • Serve with fresh basil leaves and shredded parmesan, if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 919kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 30gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1177mgPotassium: 932mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 696IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 5mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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