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Paccheri Pasta with Sausage

Published: Mar 13, 2019 | 15 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
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paccheri pasta with sausage and tomato cream sauce
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Paccheri Pasta with Sausage
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

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. 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 743 kcal
Author: Julia
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage spicy
  • 15 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz paccheri pasta
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, cook sausage on medium heat, until the meat is cooked through. Drain off fat.
  2. Add tomato sauce, diced bell peppers, minced garlic, and basil, bring to a brief boil. Reduce to simmer and add heavy cream.

  3. Cook paccheri pasta al dente. Drain.
  4. 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 Facts
Paccheri Pasta with Sausage
Amount Per Serving
Calories 743 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Cholesterol 126mg42%
Sodium 1402mg61%
Potassium 859mg25%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 1830IU37%
Vitamin C 48.4mg59%
Calcium 70mg7%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Bell Peppers, Dinner, Pasta, Recipe, Vegetables Published: Mar 13, 2019 15 Comments

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  1. Mills Leslie

    Dec 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

      Dec 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
  2. Christine

    Jun 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
  3. 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
  4. MJA

    Apr 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
  5. Lydia Alexis

    Mar 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
  6. Nifty Recipe

    Sep 01, 2019 at 10:01 am

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

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    • Julia

      Sep 28, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Marie R

    Jun 17, 2019 at 11:57 am

    Can I use milk instead of heavy cream? Thanks!

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    • Julia

      Jul 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

      Apr 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
  8. Fiona Manoon

    May 08, 2019 at 4:06 am

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

    Reply
    • Julia

      Jun 03, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Ginger

    Mar 18, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    Can I use turkey sausage instead of pork?

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    • Julia

      Mar 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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