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October 22, 2015 ~ 11 Comments
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Sausage and Asparagus Pasta Date Night

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Life has been so different with one at college and one in high school. We are finding that we have more alone time on the weekend evenings. While it's fun to go out on occasion, we really prefer staying at home. After all, there is no place like home.

Over the weekend was one such occasion.  I decided to create another date night at home.

With the weather really getting chilly in the evenings, we had our first fire of the season. It was a perfect evening to dine in the family room by candlelight and fire while watching a movie….alone!

Date night at home is the best!

pasta on a plate

 

I removed all of the regular coffee table decor and replaced with an intimate fall tablescape.

Date night at home with sausage and asparagus pasta recipe and by our southern home #ad #EpicwithAndre

I broke out the Andre Brut. I love this stuff. It's a great way to feel fancy smancy at home without a high price tag. Did you know that you can add mixers to your champagne to create a unique champagne cocktail? I like to add cranberry juice to mine, but decided to go straight up with the bubbly to go along with this pasta dish.

 

halloween mantel

We were able to enjoy the Halloween mantel while watching a movie.

I've been throwing this pasta together for years, and finally wrote it down to share with you. It is always a hit with my family. While this one has sausage and asparagus, I have done similar variations with chicken and broccoli. 

Also on OSH!  5 Fall Decorating Tips

 

Sausage and Asparagus Pasta
2015-10-19 03:28:08
Serves 5
Simple, yet flavorful sausage and asparagus pasta
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For the Pasta
  1. 16 ounces fusilli pasta
  2. 1 tbs salt
  3. 1 bunch of chopped asparagus
Sausage Mixture
  1. 2 tbs olive oil
  2. 1 small onion, chopped
  3. 1 tsp minced garlic
  4. 12 ounces sliced spicy Italian sausage
  5. 3/4 tsp salt
  6. pepper to taste
Cream Sauce
  1. 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  2. 1/2 cup basil pesto
  3. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to directions
  2. Add 1 tbs of salt to boiling water
  3. During last minute of cooking, add the chopped asparagus to the pasta
  4. Drain the asparagus and pasta
Sausage Mixture
  1. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sausage mixture
  2. Heat 2 tbs of olive oil
  3. Saute onion and garlic until golden brown
  4. Season with 1 tsp of salt and pepper to taste
  5. Add the sliced sausage to heat through
For the sauce
  1. Heat heavy whipping cream and pesto in a small sauce pot on low
  2. Add the Parmesan cheese
  3. Stir with a whisk to melt the cheese and blend. Keep stirring so it doesn't stick.
Combine all
  1. Transfer the drained pasta and asparagus back to the large pasta pot
  2. Fold in sausage mixture
  3. Pour in sauce and blend together
  4. Serve with sprinkled Parmesan cheese and French bread
Notes
  1. Chicken and diced ham can be substituted for sausage. I used Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage.
By Christy @ Our Southern Home
Our Southern Home https://www.oursouthernhomesc.com/

 

 

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This recipe serves 5-6 so you've got enough for leftovers or to feed the kids before hand.

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The Andre Brut is the perfect accompaniment to it.

pasta

 

I love that the entire evening can be put together with one single trip to the grocery! Putting together a fall tablescape like this can simply be put together with items from the produce area.One bunch of flowers, dried corn and fresh gourds make a nice arrangement on the table. I went for a rustic fall elegance theme.

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How do you plan to make your night #EpicWithAndre? Check out the hashtag on social media for more epic entertaining ideas with Andre.

You can check out another “Date Night In” with Andre HERE.

Do you have some simple entertaining ideas at home that you’d like to share? I’d love to hear about them. Just share in the comments below.

As always, drink responsibly. Always have a designated driver.

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  1. Kristi says

    October 12, 2018 at 1:18 AM

    I always love a good pasta recipe, especially when it has a combo like sausage and asparagus in it. Can’t wait to try it.

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  2. Mary Beth says

    October 9, 2018 at 11:19 PM

    This looks so delicious, Christy! I love the sound of this…and a date night! When my husband and I got married I already had two children so we have rarely had alone time…but someday!

    Reply
  3. Paula says

    October 9, 2018 at 7:01 AM

    This sounds so good, Christy! I love pasta and this recipe looks like it will have great flavor. I also like your Halloween mantel.

    Paula

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    • Christy says

      October 9, 2018 at 7:05 AM

      Thanks so much, Paula!! We love pasta!

      Reply
  4. Malia says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    Beautiful recipe and post!

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  5. Nancy says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Looks perfect!! The pasta looks delicous!!!

    Reply
  6. Amy Anderson says

    October 25, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    I love champagne! I love mimosas but haven’t tried cranberry juice. I’ll have to do that! This recipe looks yummy too.

    Reply
  7. Maryann says

    October 25, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Christy – that pasta looks amazing!

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  8. KC says

    October 25, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    This looks like a great pairing and such delicious pasta dinner.

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  9. Debbie says

    October 24, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Looks like the perfect date night! I’m going to try cranberry in my Andre Brut, I think I will love it!! and I’m trying the recipe too!
    Debbie

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  10. Debbie from MountainMamaOnline says

    October 22, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    My gin raspberries would be the perfect thing to throw into your champagne! I love popping a few in my prosecco. Just published about them today!

    This looks great – and your table decor is lovely!

    Reply

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