Creamy Sausage Pasta
This creamy sausage pasta is comfort food at its finest—savory Italian sausage and tender pasta tossed in a garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings or busy weeknights, it's hearty, customizable, and family friendly.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta such as penne or rigatoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage removed from casing
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the Italian sausage. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze, lifting any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently until the sauce starts to thicken, around 5 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and fully incorporated. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Let heat through for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 25gFat: 40gSodium: 1020mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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