Marry Me Ditalini Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 oz. ditalini pasta.
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1-2 tbsp avocado oil.
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Half a pound of ground mild Italian sausage.
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1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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1-1.5 tbsp of tomato paste.
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A pinch of kosher salt, or as much as you'd like.
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As much black pepper as you like.
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1/2-3/4 cup chicken broth that's low in salt.
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3/4-1 cup heavy whipping cream.
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1/2 cup grated parmesan.
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Red pepper flakes to sprinkle on top.
# Instructions:
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Boil ditalini in salted water until it's just tender. Drain it, mix with a bit of oil, and leave it aside.
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Over medium-high heat, brown the sausage in oil. Toss in garlic and onion, cooking until the onion softens.
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Add tomato paste, letting it cook until a bit caramelized, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, pour in broth, and simmer until reduced by half.
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Mix in heavy cream and parmesan. Lower the heat, then stir until the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce.
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Toss the pasta into the sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Finish with red pepper flakes on top.
# Notes:
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You can add more broth if the sauce feels too thick.
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Cooking pasta al dente gives the best bite.
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Cooking tomato paste a little longer brings out a richer taste.