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Pasta In Pink Sauce With Sausage Ragu Recipe

Indulge in the best of both worlds with this dreamy pink sauce pasta! Combining the richness of Alfredo with the vibrant tang of tomato, this lighter take on a classic Italian dish is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. A delightful twist on traditional red sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe is a Ragú® recipe contest entry!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 804.3 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Pasta In Pink Sauce With Sausage Ragu

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Ingredients for Pasta In Pink Sauce With Sausage Ragu

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How to Make Pasta In Pink Sauce With Sausage Ragu

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite shape) and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy), casings removed. Brown the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the skillet and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup tapenade.
  6. Add 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and 1/4 cup ricotta cheese.
  7. Stir constantly until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  8. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 (24 ounce) jar of Ragú® pasta sauce.
  9. Continue to stir until the sauce turns a beautiful pink hue and is well combined.
  10. Add the cooked sausage to the pink sauce and stir to combine.
  11. When the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
  12. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
  13. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

60 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

95g

Carbs

21g

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