Jamie Oliver’s Sausage Pappardelle

Super quick and tasty sausage pappardelle! I doubled the recipe to serve me and my beloved, and it came together in 25 minutes.

I couldn’t find fresh noodles, so I par-cooked wide egg noodles (I love the Amish brand Mrs. Miller’s) and then finished them in the sauce instead of cooking them entirely in it – I used 1/4 cup instead of 1 1/4 cups of water. It worked great.

I loved the golden-brown sausage, the doubling down on the fennel (I used Italian sausage, which has lots of it), the brightness of the passata, and the use of the parsley stalks as well as the leaves.

My partner doesn’t love fennel or parsley like I do, and yet he loved this dish. It was a nice break from spaghetti for us. He still got his red sauce, but I got more complex herbal flavors and yummy sausage.

A quick sausage with pasta recipe has always been a go-to for me on a weeknight. I ALWAYS have an extra spicy Italian sausage or two in my freezer for just that. When I read this recipe, I was all in.

I used fresh pappardelle from a local pasta shop a few towns away, spicy hot Italian sausage that I had stashed in the freezer, and a splash of our favorite Chianti. Do not be fooled by the short list of ingredients, the cooking method brings a depth of flavor that was layered and comforting, much more than a sum of the ingredients.

I did add a generous amount of freshly ground pepper and some red pepper flakes before adding a shower of grated Parmesan. This recipe is a keeper for a quick, elegant comforting meal to spoil your loved ones. Enjoy it with a glass of your favorite Chianti.

This pappardelle recipe may not have a lot of ingredients, but you wouldn’t know it. It’s so delicious and took less than 15 minutes to put together. 

I thought at first the fennel would be a little overpowering, but it absolutely wasn’t, it added a depth of flavour that was quite tasty.  The use of fresh lasagna noodles was such a creative idea and it was the perfect serving portion for one person.  I used a spicy Italian sausage, as that’s my favourite and I served it with some nice garlic toast. 

We loved this sausage pappardelle! It ticked all the boxes: easy, delicious, one pan, few dirty dishes, and a short ingredient list.

I did not have fennel seeds, but the Italian sausage I used had plenty of fennel; I didn’t think it needed additional fennel (and am not crazy about the seeds), but it’s a matter of personal taste. I used a basic fresh fettuccine pasta from the grocery store, cut it into thirds and had great success.

I highly recommend this recipe! I doubled the recipe and it served two with some leftovers.

I made Jamie Oliver’s sausage pappardelle on a night when the rain was blowing sideways. It turned out to be the perfect hearty dish for a cold winter night. It is quick and easy to prepare.

I substituted fresh pappardelle made with a Phillips Pasta Maker for the fresh lasagna sheets. Store bought fresh pappardelle will also work as a substitute for those who do not have pasta makers. 

I doubled the recipe, which was fortunate, because my husband scarfed down multiple servings.  It disappeared so quickly I did not have time to photograph the final product.

If making again, I might add more sausage.  The recipe is simple enough to allow for adjustments to personal taste. The sauce was thick and tangy. 

I served the pasta with a bitter green salad with pears and some garlic toast.  The pasta is real comfort food and made a cold blustery day much warmer.

Who can argue with a one-pot pasta dish that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare? This pappardelle recipe is all about the ingredients and oozes flexibility.

Cooking for a vegetarian? Use veggie sausage. Looking for a healthier option? Use chicken sausage.

Easily doubled, I got three generous portions from the recipe. I found the passata to be a little smooth for my own tastes so when making this dish a second time, I used the same quantity of crushed tomatoes in place of the passata and appreciated having that additional little bit of texture. 

With easy prep, a short cooking time, and very little cleanup to do, I am happy to add this to the weekday dinner rotation. 

I believe that this the first time, after testing recipes for many years, that I actually doubled a recipe so that there would be enough to feed the two of us.

I purchased fresh pappardelle at a local pasta shop where you can buy, fresh daily, pasta in bulk. I really appreciate that, because I can buy what I need, and not have small amounts of various leftovers from prepackaged pasta that usually come in one of 2 sizes, 10 ounce packages, or 1 pound packages. That being said, in the case of this recipe, having a little bit more, or less, pappardelle is not a problem, being that you can always adjust the sauce ingredients a bit.

There were 2 components in this recipe that I was unsure of, and actually wished that I could change. Being that it was a test recipe, I exercised some self-control, and forged ahead, limiting myself to the recipe as written.

When it comes to parsley, I have only used the leaves of the plant. With cilantro, I do use the stems as well as the leaves, but with parsley I always thought the stems to be tough, and have never chopped them up and used them as you do here. The stems were a nice addition to the sauce, and I liked the thought that I was using something that would have just ended up in the compost bin.

The other ingredient that I silently wanted to change was keeping the fennel seeds whole. I like fennel seeds quite a lot, but have always toasted them in a small cast iron pan, and then ground them. When leaving them whole, they were not something to get caught in your teeth, but ended up being little pops of flavor.

In both cases, I learned a new technique, liked the results of both, and will use both of them again.

We were serving a Napa Valley Zinfandel with this for dinner, so I actually used 1/3 C. of that dry Zinfandel for my red wine in the dish.

I went to 4 stores, looking for passata, strained tomatoes, including 2 places where I used to buy jars of them. I couldn’t find them, but they are very easy to make, no need to even seek them out. I drained cans of diced tomatoes placed the drained tomatoes in the food processor, and pulsed them till I had a nice chunky sauce.

The finished dish made for a comforting, bistro-style bowl of pasta. It was very easy to throw together, and something I can see making again, especially if I have a bunch of parsley that I would like to find a use for. We enjoyed a green salad with thin slices of purple onion and cubed beets with this dish.

For any home cook with limited time on their hands, this pappardelle recipe takes the cake by delivering beyond-satisfactory flavours with just a quick and easy half-hour preparation. While I am personally not the most drawn to tomato-based sauces in pasta dishes, the slight anise taste provided by the fennel made it increasingly enjoyable for me.

Of course, I was not the only one in my family to contribute to the fact that there simply were no leftovers, all around this dish was a hit. I would argue that the original dish (without being doubled as I did in my preparation) would better serve 2 people as it is quite filling, though it does pair nicely with a salad and a loaf of bread.

Regardless, I believe that this recipe deserves a tester’s choice, on one merit for its simplicity, and another for its crowd appeal.

Sausage pappardelle, a wildly simple, delicious, comforting, and clever dish. One that is rustic enough for one and elegant enough for company.

Its simplicity lies in its execution, namely a 10 to 15 min prep time. While the kettle boiled, fresh lasagna sheets (genius) were cut to cleverly form the beautiful pappardelle noodles. Once cut, I separated them and placed them on a sheet pan to avoid any sticking.

When adding in the garlic, parsley, and fennel seeds, close vigilance was needed as the garlic turned lightly brown in about 30 secs. I then added about 1/2 cup of Chianti wine, cooked it for 2 to 3 minutes, and then proceeded to magically create a simple, fresh, and decadent pasta sauce in under 5 minutes. Admittedly, I was skeptical! Was this possible in such a short time? 

I persisted and as directed, added the passata, fresh pasta noodles, and 1 1/4 cups of boiling water. I bubbled and gently stirred the sauce for exactly 4 minutes, as recommended. The consistency and amount of sauce were both perfect. The pasta was al dente, and it grabbed the sauce with a vengeance!  No additional water was needed.

It was seasoned to perfection with kosher salt and pepper and sprinkled with fresh parsley and grated Pecorino Romano.  Delicious!! The sweet, slightly crispy Italian sausage and the subtle background flavor of the fennel seeds blended so nicely with the rich and simple wine infused tomato sauce, all of which enveloped those fresh pasta noodles. 

A meal I will surely make again, when I have an extra 30 mins!  Haa!!        

This recipe is simple enough to make on a weekday evening after work. The recipe as written is for one person. However you can scale it up.

I quadrupled the ingredients and I found that that amount of pasta was hard to handle even in a wide-based frying pan. There was a tendency for it to sit on top of other strips in the pan and so I felt I had to toss it around to keep it cooking and to prevent it sticking together. Although I would say that 4x the reipe would be about the limit I would try to make in a frying pan, it worked well.

I added a little splash more water to prevent it drying out and some olive oil to prevent it sticking together. Although I am not a big fan of fennel, it was acceptable to me at this level. My husband thought the ‘button sausages’ were delicious and the amount of sausage was just enough for you to want to find another button sausage.

I would suggest using tongs to lift the pasta and move it around. Perhaps a wok would be a better choice if you are scaling up the recipe.

The finished dish was delicious and looked of restaurant quality. The chianti was very nice with it. The recipe could also be changed around, using a cream-based sauce and some chicken and tarragon perhaps.

The fresh pasta also cooked quickly and overall the dish looked of restaurant quality.

If you’re in the mood for an easy comfort meal, look no further than Jamie Oliver’s sausage pappardelle! This pappardelle recipe is very straightforward, and it feels like a warm hug on a cold night.

I appreciated that the ingredient list was concise, using the fewest ingredients possible to extract the maximum amount of flavor. I recommend using a hot Italian sausage, as the additional flavor lends itself well to the sauce. I found it to be a perfect stand-alone meal, with a very generous dusting of Parmesan, though a side salad would certainly be a nice accompaniment.

The final portion is quite generous and could easily serve two.

This sausage pappardelle recipe from Jamie Oliver is a satisfying meal that transported this taster from Tampa to Tuscany. Using pappardelle noodles and Italian sausage from a local market is recommended if at possible. The noodles have a silky texture and are not easily overcooked. 

The sequencing of this recipe is excellent, and the aroma increases with each ingredient. Having selected an Italian sausage for the recipe, there was some concern that the additional fennel might be too much but that was not the case. Not only was the fennel a pleasant surprise but, the Italian parsley stems really brighten up the dish.

There was just the right amount of heat in the dish from the sausage, so there was no need for additional seasoning at the end. Simply grate the Parmesan, garnish and go to it!