Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù
Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù pairs robust, peppery sausage with a rich tomato base brightened by white wine and rounded with a touch of cream. Flecks of parsley and plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano create a balanced heat and silky finish that clings to penne. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for cozy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Stir in parsley and cook for 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in wine and cook until almost evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Increase the heat to high, stir in heavy cream, and bring to a boil.
- 5
Stir in tomato sauce and water and return to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 1 hour.
- 7
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 8
Add penne, return to a boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
- 9
Stir the penne into the sauce to combine.
- 10
Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for about 2 minutes.
- 11
Top each serving with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Calories 541.98 kcal High 27%
- Protein 33.46 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 21.22 g 8%
- Total Fat 33.74 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 14.79 g High 74%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.46 mg High 38%
- Sodium 1721.21 mg High 75%
- Dietary Fiber 5.48 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 11.34 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 312.86 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 646.0 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 174.77 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 13.66 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, and Italian Pork Sausage. Each serving provides about 541.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, Italian Pork Sausage, Penne Pasta. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 541.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù healthy?
- Fiery Italian Sausage Ragù has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 541.98 calories and 33.46 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1721.21 mg (75% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.79 g (74% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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