Creamy Sausage Pasta with Savory Potato Soup Base
(Winter Treat) Sausage Cream Pasta: Creamy Yet Light?!
Creamy pasta can sometimes feel a bit too rich, right? But this recipe uses potato soup instead of heavy cream, creating a wonderfully creamy yet surprisingly light and savory pasta! It’s a delightful way to use up homemade potato soup, or even a store-bought one, to create a uniquely satisfying meal. Enjoy this miraculously light and creamy creation!
Ingredients- Spaghetti pasta, 100g
- Coarse salt, 1/2 Tbsp (for boiling pasta)
- Minced garlic, 1/2 Tbsp
- Onion, 1/2 (finely chopped)
- Milk, 1.5 cups (approx. 360ml) + extra if needed
- Potato soup, 1/2 cup (approx. 120ml)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Sliced cheese, 1 slice (optional, for extra richness)
- Chopped green onions, 1 Tbsp (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat a dry pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until they turn a nice golden brown, releasing their fragrance. Be careful not to burn them; slow and steady cooking is key. Once the onions are fragrant and slightly caramelized, add the pre-boiled sausage and sauté for another minute to incorporate its flavors.
Step 2
Pour in 1.5 cups of milk into the pan with the sautéed onions, garlic, and sausage. Add the 1/2 cup of potato soup and stir well until it’s completely dissolved and smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. The potato soup adds a wonderful creaminess without being heavy.
Step 3
While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil for the spaghetti. Add 1/2 Tbsp of coarse salt to the boiling water and add the spaghetti. Cook the pasta according to package directions, but aim to undercook it by 1-2 minutes, as it will finish cooking in the sauce.
Step 4
Drain the spaghetti, reserving a little pasta water, and add it directly to the simmering cream sauce. Toss the pasta in the sauce and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb the delicious sauce and reach its perfect al dente texture. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Step 5
Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remember that the sausage and potato soup may already contain salt, so taste as you go and adjust accordingly for the perfect flavor balance.
Step 6
Transfer the sauced pasta to a serving plate. If desired, tear a slice of cheese into pieces and scatter it over the hot pasta for an extra layer of creamy, cheesy goodness.
Step 7
Finally, garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Your delicious Creamy Sausage Pasta with Savory Potato Soup Base is ready to be enjoyed!
