Winter Pasta with Mushrooms, Sausage Meatballs, Walnuts & Crispy Sage

Winter pasta with sausage meatballs, sage, and parmesan

4.80 from 5 votes

Winter Pasta with Mushrooms, Sausage Meatballs, Walnuts & Crispy Sage

This is the perfect winter pasta recipe to take you through those cold weather months. Grab a big bowl and curl up in front of the fireplace or TV to enjoy this winter pasta with sausage.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Noodles and Pasta

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 673kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

8 oz. sweet Italian sausage (225g)
extra virgin olive oil
8 oz. dried short cut pasta (225g, such as farfalle or rigatoni)
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb mushrooms (450g, such as cremini, shiitake, oyster, or chanterelles)
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
salt and pepper
1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream (120 ml)
½ cup toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
shaved parmesan or romano cheese

Instructions

Remove the sausage from the casings, and form into small meatballs. In a skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil and fry the meatballs until browned, crisp, and cooked through. Remove the meatballs with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta and cook according to package instructions, undercooking the pasta by 1-2 minutes. Drain, reserving about a cup of the cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, add another tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and add the sage. Once the sage is crisp, remove from the pan and set aside on a plate. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and cook the mushrooms until caramelized, along with the fresh thyme. Add the garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3 minutes.
Add the half and half, along with the pasta, meatballs, and parsley. If the sauce needs to be loosened up a bit, add a bit of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the crispy sage, walnuts, and cheese. Serve!

Nutrition

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