When it comes to comforting, nothing hits quite like pasta!! with just a couple of ingredients you can make my Sausage + Sprouts Shells with chili paste and lots of parm.
1lb.shell-shaped pastaI used gluten free chickpea pasta
1lb.uncooked sausage chicken or porkremoved from casings
1cupshaved brussels sprouts
1tbs. calabrian chili pastecan sub 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
½lemonjuiced
¼cupgrated parmesan
2tbs.panko bread crumbsoptional
2tbs.olive oil
salt and pepper
Instructions
Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil – will boil fastest with lid on. salt water generously then add in pasta, cooking according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat 2 tbs. olive oil over medium high heat before adding in sausage (removed from links) and brussels sprouts. season with salt and pepper and sauté until sausage is cooked through, about 5 minutes for both chicken and pork. lower heat to medium low and stir in chili paste or red pepper flakes and panko if using.
Once pasta has cooked, strain (and rinse if chickpea pasta), reserving pasta water. add pasta to skillet with 1/2 cup of pasta water, juice from 1/2 lemon and another drizzle of olive oil. toss together to coat, topping with more parm before serving!