Description
A vibrant dish featuring thick pasta intertwined with spicy Italian sausage or shrimp, fresh cherry tomatoes, and a hint of red wine, delivering a warm and tantalizing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces Italian sausage (sweet or hot), casings removed and crumbled, or 8 ounces peeled shrimp
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup dry red wine (Chianti or Sangiovese)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: extra basil, thinly sliced red chili, or lemon wedges
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the Base: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds.
- Add Proteins: Incorporate crumbled sausage (or shrimp) and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes for sausage or 2-3 minutes per side for shrimp.
- Tomatoes and Sauce: Add the halved cherry tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes, gently mashing some tomatoes.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour in red wine, deglazing the pan and simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- Season and Combine: Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss drained pasta into the skillet, mixing thoroughly and incorporating pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Finish with Freshness: Remove from heat and stir in basil leaves, parsley, and Parmesan until melted.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide among bowls and garnish with extra basil, Parmesan, red chili, and lemon wedges.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. Prep ingredients ahead of time for a smoother cooking process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg