The Jolliest Holiday Style Pasta Recipe

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I know I recently confessed how much I love pasta for all occasions here. We are once again knee deep in the holiday spirit and Christmas time.

But that doesn’t stop me from enjoying pasta. But being the holidays, I also want my pasta dish to resonate with the season.

Therefore, I couldn’t help myself. I got creative and added some much needed holiday colors and flavors to my recent pasta recipe sampling here in our home.

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See this pasta concoction not only has the green and red colors mixed into it cranberries and basil. But it also includes holiday aromas with nutmeg and walnuts. Plus, I also mix in mascarpone and parmesan cheeses, as well as butter for that extra creamy texture. Don’t forget Italian sausage to round out the best holiday style pasta fare for all.

What better meal could you ask for during the holidays? I mean pasta, itself is pretty easy to cook up in a pot of boiling water. But in a skillet and the other ingredients cook up quickly and easily enough. Lastly, mix the pasta and the skillet ingredients for your newest and greatest holiday style pasta plated perfectly.

So, how about it? Do you want to make the Jolliest Holiday Style Pasta?

Then, scroll below for the simple step-by-step recipe now.

The Jolliest Holiday Style Pasta Recipe

The Jolliest Holiday Style Pasta Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

For the holiday season, this pasta recipe is perfectly jolly for all on your list.

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Ingredients

• 8 oz Casarecce pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 8 oz Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch each salt and pepper
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid. Set aside. 
2. Melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat; cook sausage and fennel for 5 to 8 minutes or until sausage starts to brown. Stir in reserved cooking liquid; cook for 1 minute. Stir in walnuts and cranberries.
3. Add pasta, mascarpone, Parmesan, salt, pepper and nutmeg to skillet; cook, tossing, for about 2 minutes or until pasta is well coated. Transfer to plates; sprinkle with basil.

Notes

Tip: Substitute chopped dried apricots or cherries for cranberries if desired.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 594Total Fat: 33.4gSaturated Fat: 13.3gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 612mgCarbohydrates: 45.7gFiber: 2.2gSugar: 1.7gProtein: 26.4g

There you have it the picture perfect pasta dish for all this holiday season with our Jolliest Holiday Style Pasta Recipe.

Do you enjoy pasta during the holidays?