Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
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4.1
300 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
697 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
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This delicious Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta recipe is a satisfying and flavorful meal that the family will love. This recipe is not only delicious, but it is also easy to make, so it is an excellent option for busy weeknights. Plus, the sauce freezes well, so you can double up the recipe and freeze it for another night. This is one of my kids' favorite dinners! So I am confident this Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta will be a hit with your family.
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Ingredients
For the sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 oz Italian sausage meat - see note 1
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground fennel
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary - see note 2
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes - see note 3
- pinch nutmeg - see note 4
- ⅔ cup dry white wine - see note 5
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup chicken/vegetable broth
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the pasta
- 12 oz dried pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt
To finish
- parmesan optional
- fresh parsley optional
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Instructions
Make the sauce
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.1 tbsp olive oil
- Add the Italian sausage and use a spatula to break the meat apart. Cook for 7-8 minutes until browned.14 oz / 400 g Italian sausage meat
- Add the onions and celery and lower the heat. Cook for 15 minutes until the vegetables are very soft.1 onion2 ribs celery
- Add the garlic, fennel, rosemary, red pepper flake, and nutmeg. Cook over low heat for 1 minute.2 cloves garlic1 tsp ground fennel1 tsp dried rosemary¼ tsp red pepper flakespinch nutmeg
- Deglaze the pan with the wine, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced.⅔ cup / 160 ml dry white wine
- Add the cream and broth, season lightly with salt and pepper, then put a lid on the pan and cook over low heat for 20 minutes while you cook the pasta.1 cup / 240 ml heavy cream⅔ cup / 160 ml chicken/vegetable broth
Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the salt, and cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the packet suggests.1 tbsp salt12 oz / 340 g dried pasta
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 2 cups of the pasta cooking water, and then drain the pasta.
Finish the dish
- Add the cooked, drained pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat.
- Add ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water and cook everything over medium-low heat until the pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Stir in the parmesan, adding more reserved cooking water if the sauce seems too thick. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.½ cup / 55 g Parmesan cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Serve garnished with more parmesan and chopped parsley. parmesan fresh parsley
Notes
- I like to use mild Italian sausage, but you can use sweet or hot Italian sausage instead. The recipe works well with ground Italian sausage meat as well.
- The recipe uses dried rosemary, but if you have fresh, use twice as much.
- The red pepper flakes are optional, especially if you use a hot sausage. You can vary the quantity up or down to suit your tastes.
- You can leave out the nutmeg if you don't have any.
- Any dry white wine you have will work here; I like a Soave or a Pinot Grigio.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
697kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
61g
(94%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
627mg
(26%)
Potassium
402mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1035IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
247mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 697 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 697kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1035IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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