Sausage Pasta Recipe

The key to this recipe is browning the sausage well; it adds a ton of flavor to the sauce. Don't skip that step! For a creamier sauce, stir in a little bit of the pasta water before adding the mozzarella. It helps everything emulsify nicely. If you don't have hot Italian sausage, you can use sweet Italian sausage and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. It's a simple substitution that works well.