This easy pasta recipe features a creamy sausage ragu and is ready in 30 minutes flat.

I just love a good plate of pasta!

What Is Paccheri?

Pot of Paccheri With Quick Sausage Ragu With a Spoon, and in the Surroundings, a Glass, a Block of Parmesan, a Stack of Plates, and Basil Leaves

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According toThe Pasta Project, paccheri has been around for a long time in the region around Naples.

Its commonly served with a thick, saucy ragu which gets conveniently caught in the large tubes.

Paccheri is also servedstuffed, similar to cannelloni.

Plate of Paccheri With Quick Sausage Ragu Topped With Basil Leaves, and in the Surroundings, a Glass of Water and a Pot of More Pasta

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Paccheri vs. Rigatoni

Paccheri is often compared to a more commonly found pasta shape, rigatoni.

Paccheri is visibly larger and wider than rigatoni.

One thing these pasta shapes have in common is how theyre served.

Plate of Paccheri With Quick Sausage Ragu Topped With Basil Leaves, and in the Surroundings, a Glass of Water and a Pot of More Pasta

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The best way to test if the pasta is cooked is simply to taste one.

Were looking for it to retain its shape and chew.

As with manyweeknight pastas, youll put your multitasking skills to use here.

Pot of Boiling Salted Water

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The tubes of paccheri will catch the ragu and the creamy sauce will coat the pasta.

Think of it as a blueprintyou can follow it precisely or play with it to make it your own.

it’s possible for you to freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to one month.

Sliced Red Onions and Garlic Cooking in a Pot for Paccheri With Sausage Ragu

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For batch cooking, double the ragu recipe, then save for a future meal!

Cover and bring to a boil.

Set a large skillet over medium heat.

Spicy Italian Sausage Added to Pot With Onions and Garlic for Paccheri With Quick Sausage Ragu Recipe

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Add the olive oil and butter.

Add the fennel seeds and chili flakes (if using) and cook for another minute.

Add the sausage, breaking it up in the pan as it cooks.

Tomato Paste Added to Pot and Mixed Until Sausage, Onions, and Garlic Are Covered in Paste

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Saute until the sausage is nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomato paste and lower the heat to low.

Let cook, stirring often, while you start cooking the pasta.

Paccheri Pasta Boiling in Pot of Salted Water

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Once the pot of water is boiling, season with salt and add the pasta.

Let cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.

The sauce should be simmering and start to thicken.

Pasta Water Reserved in a Pyrex Measuring Cup Next to the Pot of Boiling Pasta

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When the pasta is just about done, add the heavy cream.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the pasta directly into the pan with the ragu.

Gently stir or toss together to coat the pasta in the sauce.

Pasta Water Added to Pan With Ragu

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Taste, adding salt if needed.

Serve immediately topped with black pepper, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and basil.

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Heavy Cream Mixed Into Pan With Ragu

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Cooked Paccheri Added to Ragu Using a Spider Strainer

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Paccheri Pasta Mixed With the Quick Sausage Ragu

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