Tomato Sausage Goat Cheese Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Sausage, tomatoes, and creamy goat cheese create a flavorful pasta with a rich, slow-simmered sauce.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 450 g ground sausage
02 - 1 shallot or small onion, thinly sliced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
04 - 30 ml olive oil
05 - 15 oz (425 g) diced tomatoes, canned
06 - 425 g dried pasta of choice

→ Seasonings and Additions

07 - 13 g sugar
08 - 2.5 ml salt, plus extra for pasta water
09 - 30 ml balsamic vinegar
10 - 5 ml fresh or dried oregano
11 - 5 ml fresh or dried thyme
12 - 0.5 g red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Serving

13 - 85 g goat cheese
14 - Parmesan cheese, finely grated, for topping

# How to Prepare:

01 - Thinly slice the shallot or onion and finely chop the garlic cloves.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot along with sugar and salt. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Add the ground sausage to the pan. Break into small pieces and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until evenly browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Add chopped garlic, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and thyme to the pan. Stir and cook for 1 minute to release aromas.
05 - Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir to combine, cover, and leave to simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to concentrate.
06 - Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add dried pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain when done.
07 - Stir the goat cheese and red pepper flakes, if using, into the sauce until creamy. Add cooked pasta to the pan and gently toss to thoroughly coat.
08 - Plate the pasta, topping with extra goat cheese and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Allowing the sauce ample time to reduce intensifies the ingredients' flavors and ensures a rich, concentrated result.
02 - Begin heating pasta water about 20 minutes before the sauce is ready for optimal timing and warm, freshly cooked pasta.

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