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Romano's Macaroni Grill Sausage Quadratini Recipe
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Romano's Macaroni Grill Sausage Quadratini Recipe

Romano's Macaroni Grill's Sausage Quadratini is a rich and comforting pasta dish featuring square-shaped ravioli stuffed with Italian sausage, tossed in a creamy, flavorful sauce with savory herbs and Parmesan cheese. Make our Romano's Macaroni Grill Sausage Quadratini Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Sausage Quadratini will taste just like Romano's Macaroni Grill.
Prep Time35 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta, Pasta Dish, Pasta Sauce, Romano Cheese, Romano's Macaroni Grill

Ingredients

Pasta Dough

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • Water as needed

Filling

  • 1/2 pound Mild or Spicy Italian Sausage casing removed
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon chopped Garlic
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Extra grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Extra freshly chopped Basil

Instructions

Pasta Dough

  • Place dry flour on a clean surface. Form into a mound and create a well in the center.
  • Crack eggs into the well.
  • Add salt and olive oil.
  • Gradually mix with a fork, incorporating the flour.
  • Knead the dough for 8 - 10 minutes until smooth.
  • Wrap in plastic and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Filling

  • Place sausage in a medium skillet. Break up a bit with a wooden spoon.
  • Place skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat completely, until meat is browned.
  • Drain off excess fat. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add ricotta, Parmesan, basil, salt and black pepper. Mix well. Set aside.

Pasta

  • Roll out the rested pasta dough into 2 thin sheets.
  • Spoon small portions of the sausage mixture onto one sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each.
  • Lay another sheet over the top, press around the filling to seal. Cut into 1-inch squares. Use a fork to crimp the edges.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
  • Add pasta and cook for 3 - 4 minutes until tender and floating.
  • Drain carefully.

Sauce

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add butter and cook until melted.
  • Add garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Simmer for 2 - 3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Combine and Serve

  • Add cooked quadratini pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
  • Plate and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
  • Serve warm.

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