Harissa Pasta
Devashish
A creamy and spicy pasta dish featuring harissa paste, ground sausage, and sun-dried tomatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Mediterranean, North African
Servings 8
Calories 587 kcal
- 1 lb bucatini pasta or spaghetti
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot diced
- 1 lb ground sausage we use Jimmy Dean
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup harissa paste I like the Trader Joes brand
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup sun dried tomatoes finely diced
- 1 cup heavy cream at room temp
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley plus more to serve if desired
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more to serve if desired
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water, according to package instructions, until al dente. (Don't drain the water.)
Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil. Add shallot, cooking for 2 minutes.
Add sausage and cook, crumbling into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Season meat with a little salt and pepper.
Add tomato paste, harissa paste, and oregano to the pan with the sauce and stir, cooking for 1 minute. Gradually stir in chicken stock and sun dried tomatoes.
Turn the heat to low and add cream, parmesan and parsley. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Use tongs to transfer the hot pasta straight from the pot of water into the pan. Toss to combine. If needed, add some hot pasta water to thin the sauce.
Serve garnished with lots of fresh chopped basil and a little extra fresh shredded parmesan.
Calories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 22gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 686mgPotassium: 959mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1158IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 3mg
Keyword creamy harissa, harissa sauce, spicy pasta