Sausage and Harissa Pasta
This Sausage and Harissa Pasta is the perfect fusion of comfort food and bold, fiery flavours. The smoky heat of harissa pairs beautifully with the savoury richness of sausage, creating a sauce that clings to every bite of pasta. Whether you’re craving a quick weeknight dinner or an elevated twist on a classic, this dish delivers on taste and simplicity.
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- 200g sausage
- 3 tbsp harissa paste (I used rose harissa by @belazu_co)
- 3 tbsp tomato puree
- 100g cream cheese
- 400g pasta
Step 1
Blend the onion and garlic until smooth, or if you prefer, mince or grate them instead.
Step 2
Cook your pasta in a pot of boiling, lightly salted water.
Step 3
Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a hot pan, then add the harissa and tomato puree. Cook on high for about 3 minutes until the mixture deepens in colour, then stir in the onion and garlic.
Step 4
Cook for another 3 minutes, then squeeze the sausage meat out of the casings into the pan. Let it crisp up slightly before deglazing the pan with a splash of pasta cooking water.
Step 5
Stir in the cream cheese, then add the pasta, tossing everything together. Add a bit more pasta water if needed to achieve a smooth, glossy sauce.