Venison is a healthy option for red meat lovers. This sausage recipe is low in fat, but high in protein and nutrients. You also don't have to sacrifice taste with this recipe. The red wine helps to infuse the meat with rich flavors and helps to keep it moist.
Spicy Venison Sausage with Farfalle
1 pound farfalle
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dried fennel seeds
salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup dry red wine
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground venison
Cook farfalle according to package directions until al dente.
Meanwhile, in a frying pan, saute garlic in olive oil with fennel, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 of the parsley. When the garlic is tender, add venison, salt, black pepper, Italian herbs, and paprika. Stir and break the meat into pieces to assure even incorporation of the seasoning. Cook until the meat is 1/4 of the way cooked. Then, add red wine, and cook until the meat is thoroughly cooked and the liquid has boiled away. Finally, add the sausage to the pasta, top with parsley, toss, and serve.
Serves approximately 5.
