Description
Hearty linguine delight with savory sausage brings Italian comfort to home kitchens. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight meal for hungry diners seeking robust flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) turkey italian sausage, casings removed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz (8 ounces) dry whole wheat linguine
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 14 oz (14 ounces) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) salt
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) dried thyme
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) dried rosemary
- ½ tsp (½ teaspoon) pepper
- ¼ tsp (¼ teaspoon) red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Base: In a large pot, brown Italian sausage with onions and garlic over medium heat until meat caramelizes and releases rich, aromatic flavors, creating a deeply developed foundation for the dish.
- Liquid Infusion: Introduce chicken broth and fire-roasted tomatoes, blending dried thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to craft a complex, herbaceous liquid that will envelope the pasta with intense flavor profiles.
- Pasta Integration: Halve linguine noodles and immerse them into the simmering liquid, ensuring complete submersion and even distribution throughout the pot, allowing the pasta to absorb the intricate sauce while cooking.
- Cooking Transformation: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, covering the pot and allowing the linguine to cook for 10-12 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent clumping and promote uniform tenderness.
- Finishing Touch: Uncover during the final cooking minutes to reduce excess liquid, then fold in mozzarella cheese until it melts seamlessly, creating a creamy, luxurious coating that binds the ingredients together.
- Serving Finale: Plate the linguine immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley and adjusting seasoning as needed, allowing the dish to naturally thicken and develop deeper flavors as it cools slightly before serving.
Notes
- Sausage Selection: Choose high-quality Italian sausage with robust spices for maximum flavor depth and authentic taste.
- Liquid Balance: Monitor broth and tomato ratio to prevent overly soupy or dry results, ensuring perfect sauce consistency.
- Pasta Cooking Technique: Breaking linguine prevents awkward pot overflow and ensures even cooking throughout the dish.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Fold mozzarella gently off direct heat to create smooth, creamy texture without cheese becoming rubbery or separating.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg