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Creamy Apple Gouda Sausage Pasta

This Creamy Apple Gouda Sausage Pasta recipe is a delicious way to cozy up with dinner. The beautiful combination of the apples with the sausage really makes this dish and it is a 30 minute meal! Save it to Pinterest now so you can make it!
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Italain American
Keyword: Apple Gouda Sausage Pasta, apple pasta, Apple Sausage Pasta, fall pasta recipe, sausage pasta, sausage pasta recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 - 6
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • 1 large sauté pan
  • 1 large pot or dutch oven for boiling pasta water

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet or mild Italian Sausage, uncased or casings removed
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 2 large cloves of grated or pressed garlic
  • 2 Granny Smith apples Chopped into small, bite-sized pieces
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 cup grated smoked gouda cheese + 1/4 cup for topping
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste.
  • Additional fresh thyme for topping

For the pasta

  • 1 large pot with water
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Pasta of choice

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water on the stove over high heat. When boiling, add the pasta and cook to al dente. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before you drain the pasta.
  • While the water boils, heat a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat and add the Italian Sausage. Brown and then remove and set aside on a plate with a paper towel to soak up the extra grease.
  • return the pan to the heat and add the onions. Cook for 4 minutes and stir continuously until the onions begin to brown.
  • Add the garlic and the apples and butter. Cook until the butter is melted and well incorporate. Stir continuously so the butter doesn't burn. Simmer for about 1 minute once the butter has melted.
  • Add in the flour and mix into the apples and onions to coat. Then add 1 cup of chicken broth and deglaze the pan by scraping the brown bits.
  • Let them simmer down and then add another cup of chicken broth and the sprigs of fresh thyme.
  • Add in 3/4 cup heavy cream. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes on low heat.
  • Add the sausage back in and simmer 2 minutes. Then add in 1 cup of pasta water. Mix well.
  • Add in 1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese and mix well. The cheese will melt into the sauce while you mix.
  • Add in the pasta and mix well to combine. Top with additional fresh thyme, sea salt and pepper to taste and a little more gouda cheese. Enjoy!