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Fusilli with Tomatoes and Italian Sausage Recipe
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Fusilli with Tomatoes and Italian Sausage

A tomato sauce with Italian sausage and a touch of balsamic vinegar and cream tossed with pasta and fresh basil

Recipe concept developed by The Culinary Institute of America

35
Prep Time
(MINUTES)
35
Total Time
(MINUTES)
6
Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (16 oz each) dry fusilli or rotini pasta, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped shallots
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound Italian pork sausage, casings removed if present
  • 1 can (28 oz each) Hunt's® Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Information

636
Calories
23g
Total Fat
27g
Protein
Serving Size: 6 servings (about 1-1/2 cups each)
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Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to cooking pan.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shallots are tender. Add sausage; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until sausage is crumbled and brown, stirring often. Remove drippings from saucepan.
  3. Add tomatoes, vinegar and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and keep warm until pasta is ready.
  4. Add tomato mixture, cream and basil to pasta; toss together. Heat over medium-low heat until hot. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Information close
Amount per Serving
Calories 636  
  % Daily Value*
Total fat 23 g 36%
Saturated fat 9 g 44%
Cholesterol 61 MG 20%
Sodium 861 MG 36%
Carbohydrate 76 g 25%
Dietary fiber 7 g 30%
Sugars 8 g 1%
Protein 27 g 55%
Vitamin A   21%
Vitamin C   14%
Calcium   14%
Iron   25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Ratings & Reviews
1 Reviews for Fusilli with Tomatoes and Italian Sausage
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This is a great recipe which warms the body, and not very heavy. It's a dish where you can prepare in advance and serve at parties!
Doms Girl,
Dec 10, 2011
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