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    Paccheri Pasta with Sausage

    Published: Mar 13, 2019 / 19 Comments

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    Paccheri with Sausage in creamy tomato sauce is an easy yet elegant Italian pasta dish to make at home!  This short tubular pasta is smothered in a tomato cream sauce with bell peppers, garlic, and sausage.  Paccheri has its origins in Campania, Italy, and is traditionally used in Neapolitan cuisine.

    Paccheri Pasta with Sausage and Tomato Cream Sauce

    Pasta and sausage make one of my favorite combinations.   Just take a look at the sausage tortellini recipe and smoked sausage pasta.

    This time I decided to use short, tube-shaped pasta I've seen recently at the store.  Paccheri pasta got my attention because of its size - it's about 1 inch in diameter.  I knew it would go well with a tomato-based meat sauce and would look great on a plate!

    Paccheri pasta has an amazing texture and flavor when combined with Italian sausage, bell peppers, garlic, and tomato cream sauce.   It's one of those recipes that a whole family will appreciate.  This short tubular pasta with ridges looks impressive on a plate!

    Tomato cream sauce is made using basic ingredients, such as store-bought tomato sauce, heavy cream, garlic, and basil.

    Paccheri Pasta with Sausage and Tomato Cream Sauce

    What is paccheri?

    • Paccheri is a large, short, tubular shaped pasta. Paccheri has its origins in Campania, a region in Southern Italy, and is often used in Neapolitan cuisine.
    • It is usually topped with sauce, such as ragu (meat-based sauce).  Paccheri is also often stuffed with various ingredients, such as ricotta or burrata cheese.
    • Paccheri pasta usually has a smooth surface.  Some types of paccheri have ridges down their length.

    Paccheri vs rigatoni

    • Paccheri is much larger and wider compared to rigatoni, although both types of pasta look very similar in shape.
    • Both rigatoni and paccheri are often served with sauces.

    paccheri pasta

    Paccheri Pasta with Sausage and Tomato Cream Sauce

    What to serve with Paccheri pasta

    • Bread.  Serve baguette, garlic bread, olive bread or sourdough bread with your pasta.   For a crunchy crust, reheat the bread briefly in the preheated oven.
    • Salad.  Throw some greens together with olive oil or balsamic vinegar based salad dressing.   Top with toasted nuts and Parmesan cheese. Simple spinach salad is a great choice!

    Paccheri Pasta with Sausage and Tomato Cream Sauce

    Substitutions

    • What can you use instead of paccheri?  You can use other short, tube-shaped pasta.  Rigatoni is the best choice.  You can also use penne or ziti.
    • What kind of sausage to use with pasta?  Use Italian ground pork sausage without casings.  It's best to use spicy sausage.
    • What is a good substitute for canned tomato sauce? You can use canned diced tomatoes or canned crushed tomatoes instead of tomato sauce.

    How to make paccheri pasta

    1) In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage on medium heat, until the meat is cooked through. Drain off fat.
    cooked Italian sausage in a skillet

    2) Next, add tomato sauce.

    tomato sauce and cooked Italian sausage in a skillet

    3) Add diced bell peppers, minced garlic, and basil, bring to boil.
    tomato sauce and sausage in a skillet
    4) Immediately reduce to simmer and add heavy cream.
    heavy cream with tomato sauce and sausage in a skillet
    5) Stir the sauce to combine.
    tomato cream sauce in a skillet
    6) Cook paccheri pasta al dente. Drain. Add cooked paccheri to the skillet with the sauce. Increase the heat, until the sauce simmers.
    paccheri pasta with tomato sauce in a skillet
    7) Season with salt and pepper.
    paccheri pasta with tomato cream sauce on a plate

    Other pasta sauces to make with paccheri

    • Linguine with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
    • Creamy Farfalle Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions
    • Sun-Dried Tomato Mushroom Pasta
    paccheri pasta with sausage and tomato cream sauce
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    Paccheri Pasta with Sausage

    Paccheri with Sausage in creamy tomato sauce is an easy yet elegant Italian pasta dish to make at home!  Ready in 30 minutes. Great recipe to make for a family night. Large tubular pasta is smothered in a tomato cream sauce with bell peppers, garlic, and sausage.  Paccheri has its origins in Campania, Italy, and is traditionally used in Neapolitan cuisine. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 743 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb Italian sausage spicy
    • 15 oz tomato sauce canned
    • 1 bell pepper diced
    • 3 cloves garlic , minced
    • ½ teaspoon basil dried
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 8 oz paccheri pasta
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions 

    • In a large skillet, cook sausage on medium heat, until the meat is cooked through. Drain off fat.
    • Add tomato sauce, diced bell peppers, minced garlic, and basil, bring to a brief boil. Reduce to simmer and add heavy cream.
    • Cook paccheri pasta al dente. Drain.
    • Add cooked paccheri to the skillet with the sausage and tomato cream sauce. Increase the heat, until the sauce simmers. Season with salt and pepper.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Paccheri Pasta with Sausage
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    743
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    47
    g
    72
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    19
    g
    119
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    126
    mg
    42
    %
    Sodium
     
    1402
    mg
    61
    %
    Potassium
     
    859
    mg
    25
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    52
    g
    17
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    7
    g
    8
    %
    Protein
     
    26
    g
    52
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1830
    IU
    37
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    48.4
    mg
    59
    %
    Calcium
     
    70
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    3.3
    mg
    18
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Paul

      November 22, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      I have a package of the Paccheri Tris and on the package there is no indication of how long to cook the Paccheri pasta. Could you please help me !!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 24, 2021 at 7:24 pm

        Hi Paul! Here is how I cooked paccheri pasta:

        I brought a large pot of water to boil. Added paccheri pasta. Cooked it for about 14 minutes. Checked to make sure it was of desired tenderness, and then drained the water. Enjoy! It's delicious pasta!

        Reply
    2. Mills Leslie

      December 06, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      We bought paccheri lingui at Lovera’s shop in Krebs, Okla.(I’m from McAlester) recently and had no idea what to do with it. Your recipe was absolutely fantastic! We added 2T tomato paste, 1 t anchovy paste and a splash of red merlot after browning spicy sausage provided by butcher. Spilled a little pasta water in when we added the pasta to the sauce. Parm kissed the dish. Amazing! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 10, 2020 at 9:44 pm

        I love your feedback! Glad you found my recipe useful! Love your idea of using red wine and adding spicy sausage.

        Reply
    3. Christine

      June 12, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Bought a bag of Paccheri from my local Italian deli first week of lockdown and it's been sitting on my top shelf. We finally cooked it tonight with this recipe and loved it! Squeezed the meat out of some Cumberland sausages so I'm sure it's not the same as Italian sausages but it was great nonetheless. Will make this again!

      Reply
    4. Claudia Sotelo

      May 02, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      I have a friend using ricotta instead of heavy cream, its a little thicker but taste good.

      Reply
    5. MJA

      April 18, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      This was a delicious dish! My partner loved it so much, he's asked me to make it again very soon! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Lydia Alexis

      March 29, 2020 at 7:36 pm

      I just made this for my two fantastic boys..18 and 9 for dinner tonight. It was a hit!!!! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
    7. Nifty Recipe

      September 01, 2019 at 10:01 am

      Ok, these look just awesome, must try soon!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 3:24 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    8. Marie R

      June 17, 2019 at 11:57 am

      Can I use milk instead of heavy cream? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 23, 2019 at 5:41 am

        Heavy cream ensures that the sauce has a thick, creamy consistency. If you use milk, the sauce will be too thin.

        Reply
      • Angela Moore

        April 15, 2020 at 9:58 pm

        Hello, made this tonight but I added some fire roasted diced tomatoes. Seemed like it was missing from the receipe. By looking at the picture looks like more was used than just tomato sauce.

        Reply
    9. Fiona Manoon

      May 08, 2019 at 4:06 am

      Looks Delicious. !!!!
      I loved your presentation. It sounds so easy to make.
      Thanks !!

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 2:45 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
        • Anne De Blasio

          October 25, 2021 at 2:20 am

          This is so good it brings back happy days In Naples
          So tasty my family really enjoyed it

          Reply
          • Julia

            October 25, 2021 at 2:06 pm

            I am so pleased to hear that! Thank you for the comment! 🙂

            Reply
    10. Ginger

      March 18, 2019 at 4:53 pm

      Can I use turkey sausage instead of pork?

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 25, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        Yes, you can! I would suggest adding some spice, such as red pepper flakes.

        Reply

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