Savory Beet & Sage Pasta with Sausage
A delicious and satisfying one-pot pasta dish featuring roasted beets, Italian sausage, and crispy sage. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment Needed
- Large Pot
- Paper towels
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 3.00 mediumGolden Beets(Peeled and cubed)
- 12.00 ozOrecchiette Pasta(Short pasta)
- 0.25 cupOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
- 1.00 bunchFresh Sage(Stems removed)
- 1.00 lbItalian Sausage(Hot, casings removed)
- 7.00 clovesGarlic(Finely grated)
- 0.25 tspRed Pepper Flakes(Crushed)
- 5.00 TbspUnsalted Butter
- 4.00 ozParmesan Cheese(Finely grated)
- 2.00 tspKosher Salt(Diamond Crystal or Morton)
- 1.00 tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
- 1.00 TbspLemon Zest(Finely grated)
- 1.00 TbspLemon Juice(Fresh)
Instructions
Roast beets: Toss cubed beets with salt, cover with water, and boil for 5 minutes. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 1 minute less than package directions.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Sauté sage: Heat olive oil in a pot. Add sage and cook until crispy. Remove and set aside.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Cook sausage: Add sausage to the pot and cook until browned. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Combine ingredients: Add cooked beets, pasta, and ½ cup cooking liquid to the pot. Stir in butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Simmer and toss: Add more cooking liquid if needed to create a smooth sauce. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Serve: Divide pasta among bowls and top with fried sage and extra Parmesan.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Season to taste: Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Enjoy!
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Add more liquid if needed to achieve desired consistency.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley for an elegant touch.
Estimated time: 2 minutes