Crunchy Sausage Spring Veggie Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Key Ingredients
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1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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1 pound bow-tie pasta
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 diced sweet onion
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Kosher salt and ground pepper
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4 minced garlic cloves
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⅔ cup reserved pasta cooking water
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1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into chunks
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8 ounces burrata cheese, torn apart
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Crushed red chili flakes for garnishing
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Boil a large pot of water with a pinch of salt. Cook the bow-tie pasta as per the package instructions. Save 1 cup of its cooking water before draining.
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As the pasta cooks, warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in the sausage, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and crispy. Set aside on a plate.
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In the same skillet, add the garlic, chopped onion, a little salt, and some pepper. Stir regularly for about 5 minutes until soft.
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Toss the asparagus pieces into the skillet. Stir them around until they soften up, which will take about 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle a touch more salt and pepper.
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Combine the cooked pasta with the vegetables in the pan. Pour in ⅔ cup of the pasta water and stir in the parmesan until it's all melty and mixed.
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Break up the burrata and toss it gently through the pasta. Sprinkle chili flakes on top before serving.
# Helpful Notes:
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Use the pasta water to make the sauce creamy.
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Taste and tweak the seasoning—add extra chili if you like heat!