Sunny's 5-Ingredient Spicy Sausage Carbonara
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: 4
- Nutritional Information per Serving
- Calories: 540
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 142 mg
- Sodium: 582 mg
- Time: Total: 20 min | Active: 15 min
- 8 ounces egg pappardelle noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 links spicy Italian sausage, casings removed, crumbled
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Craving a quick, creamy pasta that packs a spicy punch? Switch to Cook Mode to keep your screen on and dive in!
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pappardelle according to package directions. Drain, saving some pasta water for that silky sauce magic.
- In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add the crumbled spicy Italian sausage, breaking it up as it sizzles. Cook until beautifully browned, about 5 minutes. Season with kosher salt and a generous crack of black pepperthe pepper makes it pop!
- In a bowl, whisk the grated Parmesan into the beaten eggs until smooth and dreamy.
- Toss the hot pasta into the skillet with the sausage. Off the heat, splash in a few tablespoons of reserved pasta water and pour in the egg-cheese mixture. Toss like your life depends on itthe residual heat transforms it into a luscious, emulsified sauce. Fold in the fresh parsley, give one final toss, and plate up immediately for pasta perfection.
Pro Tip: Raw or undercooked eggs may carry a risk of foodborne illnessenjoy responsibly and savor every spicy, cheesy bite!
