Sausage and Burrata Pasta

Sausage and Burrata Pasta

Sausage-and-Burrata-Pasta-680t1 pound pasta, rotini or small shells work great
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped very fine
1 pound bulk pork sausage, sweet or spicy
1 teaspoon, chopped garlic
1 29 ounce can of tomato sauce
1 cup of white wine or chicken broth
1 cup half and half
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 burrata ball
Additional olive oil to drizzle
Fresh ground sea salt and pepper
Additional parmesan cheese to garnish
Fresh basil to garnish (optional)

Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain when ready. I prefer to cook it al dente for this recipe. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and add onions. Sauté the onions and when they are soft, approximately 3 minutes, add the bulk sausage. Cook for approximately 5 minutes and use a wooden spoon to break up the sausage into crumbles. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and white wine. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Lower the heat to low and slowly stir in the half and half. When well blended, stir in the parmesan cheese and continue to stir until creamy. Add the drained sauce to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes on low until the sauce is slightly absorbed by the pasta. Remove the burrata from the container and absorb any of the excess water with a paper towel. Plate the pasta on a large bowl and top with the burrata immediately. The heat from the pasta will warm and melt the burrata slightly. Drizzle olive oil on top of the burrata and season with fresh ground sea salt and pepper. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese or parmesan shavings and fresh basil

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