Description
Spicy Rigatoni with Sausage and Shrimp
Ingredients:
400g rigatoni pasta
200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
200g sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
2. Cook the Sausage and Shrimp:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, cook the shrimp until pink and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Prepare the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, chili flakes, and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute.
Pour in heavy cream and mix until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. Combine Everything:
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, along with the reserved pasta water. Stir to coat the pasta evenly.
Toss in the cooked sausage and shrimp, mixing everything together.
5. Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
