Crispy Sausage Asparagus Farfalle (Printable Version)
Crispy sausage, asparagus and farfalle meet creamy burrata for a fast, flavor-packed dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta and Water
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1 pound farfalle pasta
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2/3 cup reserved starchy pasta water
→ Protein and Dairy
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1 pound Italian sausage, sweet or hot
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8 ounces burrata cheese
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1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1 sweet onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound asparagus spears, cut into thirds
→ Pantry Essentials
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving
# Steps:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add Italian sausage, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and crispy, breaking it apart with a spatula. Transfer sausage to a plate.
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In the same skillet, add diced onion, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
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Add asparagus spears to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Add the drained farfalle and 2/3 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss to combine evenly.
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Stir in the grated parmesan until melted. Remove the skillet from heat, tear the burrata into pieces, and gently fold it into the pasta. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
# Notes:
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Do not skip saving pasta water—it helps emulsify the sauce and improves texture.
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This dish is excellent served warm or cold as a pasta salad the next day.