Italian Pappardelle Noodles And Sauce

Step 1: Pappardelle should be prepared in pot of boiling heavily salted water.

Step 2: Make sure it’s al dente.

Step 3: Drain saving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 4: Sauce:

Step 5: Two tablespoons of olive oil should be heated in pan.

Step 6: When the pan is hot, add the sausage and break it up with a spatula.

Step 7: The sausage should be browned before being removed from the pan and placed aside.

Step 8: The mushrooms and onion should be cooked in the same skillet for about 5 minutes, or until it softens.

Step 9: If the sausage fat is too dry, you can add extra oil.

Step 10: Add seasonings such salt, pepper, and dry Italian herbs, (all to taste )and mix well.

Step 11: Bell peppers should be added to the onions and cooked for 2 minutes, or until soft.

Step 12: The garlic should be cooked for an additional minute after being stirred in.

Step 13: (Deglaze pan with wine here if using)

Step 14: Add in the chicken broth and lemon juice and simmer for a few minutes .

Step 15: Add the tomatoes and the meat back to the pan and stir.

Step 16: Simmer 15 minutes before turning off the heat.

Step 17: Toss the pappardelle into the sauce.

Step 18: Add water and finish cooking noodles until sauce is tight.

Step 19: After you’ve taste-tested the dish and made any necessary seasoning adjustments, add in some olive oil and basil and give it a good swirl.