Spaghetti with Sausage - Mushroom Sauce

By á-3286

Per Serving:
Calories: 705
Fat: 40 g
Carb: 70 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 26 g

Ingredients

• salt
• 12 oz spaghetti
• 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 8 oz pkg sliced mushrooms
• freshly ground pepper
• 3 Tbsps tomato paste
• 1 tsp chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 mins. Transfer to a bowl.
3. Add remaining 2 tss olive oil to skillet and increase the heat to medium high. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 mins. Stir in tomato paste and basil and cook, stirring 1 min. Return the sausage to skillet, then add cream and 1 cup water, bring to a gentle simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 mins. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add spaghetti to skillet and toss with sauce, adding some of reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired.