Savory Beet & Sausage Pasta with Crispy Sage

Savory Beet & Sausage Pasta with Crispy Sage

45 mins
medium
4 servings

A vibrant and flavorful one-pot pasta dish featuring roasted beets, spicy Italian sausage, and crispy fried sage. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

BeetsItalianPastaSageSausage

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs

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 Italian sausage, 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

1

Roast beets: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cubed beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.

Estimated time: 25 minutes

2

Cook pasta: While beets roast, cook pasta according to package directions.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

3

Fry sage: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sage leaves and cook until crispy, about 2-3 minutes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Sauté sausage: Add sausage to the pan and cook until browned. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 30 seconds.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Combine ingredients: Add cooked beets, pasta, and ½ cup pasta water to the pan. Stir in butter, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Simmer: Simmer until sauce thickens and coats the pasta, adding more pasta water if needed.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Finish: Stir in lemon zest and juice. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Serve: Divide pasta among bowls and top with fried sage leaves and extra Parmesan.

Estimated time: 2 minutes