Our favorite state of mind is a cozy state of mind, and there’s no faster way to get ourselves there than with a rich, hearty bowl of pasta. This version is just the ticket: Twirlable linguine noodles are tossed in a creamy tomato sauce that’s chock-full of flavorful chicken sausage and Parmesan. For extra umami, there are tender roasted tomato wedges plus even more Parm on top. Glass of red wine and roaring fire in the fireplace not included (though highly recommended).
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
9 ounce
Chicken Sausage Mix
1 unit
Linguine Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Tomato Paste
1 unit
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 clove
Garlic
1 unit
Tomato
1 unit
Yellow Onion
Chili Flakes
Salt
Pepper
1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Olive Oil
Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Cut tomato into ½-inch-thick wedges; toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, halve, peel, and dice half the onion (whole onion for 4 servings). Peel and finely chop garlic.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sausage; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until sausage is browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste until everything is fully coated.
Once water is boiling, add pasta to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
While pasta cooks, slowly stir 1 cup plain water (1½ cups for 4 servings) into pan with sausage mixture until thoroughly combined. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring, until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cream cheese, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted and combined.
Add drained pasta and roasted tomato wedges to pan with sauce; toss to coat. If needed, add splashes of reserved pasta cooking water until everything is coated in a creamy sauce. Season with salt. If you’ve got some on hand, add a pinch of chili flakes from your pantry if desired.
Divide pasta between plates and top with remaining Parmesan.
Chicken Sausage is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.