Perfect Gordon Ramsay Sausage Spaghetti Recipe

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My love for Italian cuisine often makes me try out different Italian dishes. One such encounter happened with Gordon Ramsay’s sausage spaghetti recipe. Since then, this recipe has become my favorite.

Gordon Ramsay beautifully pairs spaghetti with pork sausages in this recipe to create a delectable dish. Trust me, it is umami heaven, perfect for any occasion.

Moreover, it is such an easy recipe that it comes to my rescue on days when I want a quick and yummy meal. But that’s not the only reason I boast so much about this recipe.

I love that Gordon Ramsay has kept the recipe simple. It doesn’t call for fancy ingredients that would make anyone run errands.

Moreover, the recipe can also be customized to suit different diets. So, let’s dig into the recipe to enjoy the goodness of sausages blended with rich and savory spaghetti. I have also mentioned a few tips and tricks to help you recreate this dish as well as possible.

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Equipments Required

Saucepan: I use a saucepan to boil the spaghetti until al dente. You can also use a deep pot.
Frying Pan: This recipe calls for a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan to cook the sausage meat and prepare the sausage spaghetti. However, you can also use a Dutch oven instead.
Knife: Use a sharp kitchen knife to slit open the sausages, chop onions and parsley, and mince the garlic.
Chopping Board: I use a wooden chopping board to chop everything.
Grater: You will need a grater to zest a lemon for the recipe.
Spatula: Stir the spaghetti in the pan until each strand is coated with a spatula. I use a spatula as it does not let the spaghetti break easily.
Bowls: Serve the prepared sausage spaghetti in serving bowls and top with chopped parsley. I usually opt for a black bowl, as it makes the vibrant colors of this dish stand out.
Colander: Use a colander to drain the water from cooked spaghetti for the recipe. You can also use a sieve or a strainer.

Gordon Ramsay Sausage Spaghetti Ingredients and Substitutions

Note : The ingredients used in this recipe will help you make 4 servings. However, you can adjust the quantity of the ingredients as per your requirements.

1 Small Onion
2 Garlic Cloves
6 Pork Sausages: In case you don’t eat pork, you can also use beef or lamb sausages for this recipe.
2 Lemons: I sometimes use vinegar when I run out of lemons.
2 Tbsp Flat-Leaf Parsley : You can also use basil, cilantro, or chervil in this recipe.
400g Dried Spaghetti: One of my friends who is a little health-conscious alternates spaghetti for Shirataki noodles. Though I haven’t tried it, you can try it.
Drizzle of Vegetable Oil, for frying the Pork: You can also use sunflower oil to fry the pork.
1/4 tsp Chili Flakes (optional)
200ml Chicken Stock: I sometimes replace it with bouillon cubes. However, you can also use vegetable stock as a substitute.
100ml Crème Fraîche: It can also be replaced by sour cream, full-fat Greek Yogurt, or cream cheese.
Salt and Pepper (optional)

Preparation And Cooking Time

Preparation Time	Cooking Time	Total Time
5 Minutes	30 Minutes	35 Minutes

How To Make Gordon Ramsay Cornish Spaghetti Recipe

Put a large saucepan of salted water to the boil.
Once the water comes to a boil, add the spaghetti and let it cook for 10-11 minutes until tender.
Meanwhile, add the oil to a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is heated, add the crushed garlic to the pan and let it splutter.
Next, add finely chopped onion to the pan and cook the onion until the onions have softened.
Then add chili flakes to the onions and stir it well.
Now add the sausage meat to the pan and fry it until golden brown, stirring with a spatula.
Next, pour in the chicken stock and allow it to cook until it is reduced to half.
Once the stock is reduced, add the drained spaghetti and mix it well with the sausage sauce.
Then stir the creme fraiche and chopped parsley into the spaghetti sausage mix.
Finally, grate some lemon zest and season the sausage spaghetti with salt and pepper. Give it a good stir and serve it hot.
The presentation doesn’t really change the taste of the dish, but it sure makes it more tempting. Therefore, I use a pair of tongs to serve the spaghetti piled high with a nice twist.

Expert Tips That I Recommend

I usually love experimenting with different herbs and spices to season the sausages, which become so flavorful. You can also give it a shot, especially in this recipe, as it gives you plenty of room to experiment.
If you want to make your spaghetti more flavorful, you can add a few garlic cloves to the salted water while cooking. This enhances the taste of spaghetti to the next level. I almost always do this with all my pasta dishes when cooking them in salted water.
Sometimes, I also add a few veggies, like carrots and bell peppers, to make the dish more healthy and colorful.
I also reserve some salted water in which the spaghetti is cooked. Adding it to the spaghetti later while mixing it with sauce improves the flavor of the dish.
As a final touch, I drizzle some olive oil and grate some parmesan cheese on my spaghetti. You can also give it a shot if you are a cheese lover.
I prefer to let the spaghett in the sauce for a few minutes before serving it. This allows the flavors to meld together for a more cohesive dish.

FAQs About Gordon Ramsay Sausage Spaghetti

Why didn’t your sauce coat the spaghetti properly?

Over-rinsing the spaghetti after it is cooked washes away its starch, which helps coat the sauces well. So, chances are that you have made this mistake.

Why did your Gordon Ramsay sausage spaghetti turn mushy?

This happens when the spaghetti is overcooked. Therefore, make sure to cook the spaghetti only 80% until it turns tender.

Why did your sausages turn dry and tough?

Overcooking the sausages makes them dry and tough. Therefore, to prevent overcooking, use a meat thermometer to check if your sausages are cooked to the proper temperature.

Why did your sausages start to burn while remaining undercooked on the inside?

Well, this is a very common mistake that we tend to make: cooking the meat on high flame. Always cook the meat on medium-high flame and keep turning it at intervals to ensure that it is cooked throughout.

Why are your sausages slimy in texture?

This indicates that the sausages used were not of good quality. It is better to discard them. Always ensure that you are using a fresh pack of sausages when cooking them in any dish.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Gordon Ramsay sausage spaghetti is quite a bit rich in calories so it cannot be considered as healthy. However, enjoying it in moderation as an occasional cheat meal is perfectly fine.

Therefore, for your reference, I have mentioned the nutritional information of this recipe in the table below.

Calories	972 kcal
Carbohydrates	85 g
Protein	42 g
Fat	51 g
Cholesterol	124 mg
Sodium	1185 mg
Potassium	828 mg
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	7 g
Vitamin A	347 IU
Vitamin C	35 mg
Calcium	64 mg
Iron	4 mg

This dish may not be suitable for all diets. However, people who are lactose intolerant need not worry as there is no usage of dairy based ingredients in the recipe.

Recipe Variations For Different Diets

Vegan Diet: Making a vegan sausage is as easy as any simple recipe. You can combine tofu, tempeh, or beans in a food processor or chop them finely to make vegan sausages. Chicken stock can easily be replaced by vegetable stock in this recipe. The rest of the ingredients used in this recipe don’t come in the way of a vegan diet.
Vegetarian Diet: You can replace sausages with veggies and chicken stock with veg stock to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
Keto-Friendly Diet: People following a keto-friendly diet can replace spaghetti in the recipe with shirataki noodles and olive oil instead of vegetable oil to pan-fry the sausages.
Gluten-Free Diet: People on a gluten-free diet can use zucchini noodles instead of spaghetti in this recipe. Sausages are gluten-free, but sometimes the process of making them includes breadcrumbs or flour, so you can opt for gluten-free sausages in particular as well.

Storing And Reheating This Recipe

Storing

Refrigerator: I use an air-tight container to store the leftovers of this dish, and they easily last for 3-5 days.
Countertop: If I plan to consume the dish in 2 hours, I leave it on the countertop in an airtight container in a cool place. However, cooked sausage should not be left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Reheating

Microwave: I generally heat the spaghetti in a microwave on high heat for 90 seconds intervals, stirring between each interval to warm the dish throughout.
Stovetop: I use a non-stick pot with a lid to reheat this dish on the stove. it prevents the dish from sticking to the bottom of the vessel or getting burnt.

What To Serve With This Recipe

This dish is complete in itself, as it is packed with rich flavors. Enjoying it on its own is the best bet. But it is also a versatile dish that can be paired with almost every side dish, so you can experiment to your liking. While I serve this dish with coleslaw at my dinner table, there are plenty of other options that go well with it. You can serve it along with Caesar salad, baked beans, sauteed onions, sauteed vegetables, potato salad, etc.

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Conclusion

This Gordon Ramsay sausage spaghetti recipe is delightful and simple. It is a perfect combination of pasta and meat that makes a satisfying meal. I love how Ramsay has effortlessly blended the flavors of Italy in his power packed recipe.

If you have loved this recipe too, then don’t waste your time and go ahead and make this simple yet delicious spaghetti for your loved ones. All you need to do is follow the simple steps and tips to get an amazing sausage spaghetti on the plate.

While you’re at it, do not forget to share your experience with the dish in the comment section below. Until then, Happy Cooking!