Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
523 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta
Description
The recipe starts by cooking penne pasta al dente. Ground Italian sausage is browned and topped with sautéed onions and garlic to build a savory base. Canned diced tomatoes and tomato sauce are added and heated through, infusing the sauce with tomato depth. Heavy cream is stirred in to mellow acidity and create a velvety sauce that thickens as it simmers.
Chopped fresh basil adds a bright herbal note, complementing the richness of sausage and cream. Mixing the sauce into the pasta ensures each bite is coated evenly. Parmesan cheese and additional basil sprinkled on top add sharpness and freshness. The dish has a luscious, creamy texture balanced with the savory tomato and meaty sausage flavors.
This pasta works well served with crusty garlic bread to soak up extra sauce and paired with a simple salad for a complete meal. Using spicy sausage enhances the depth of flavor but can be adjusted to preference. Making the sauce ahead allows flavors to meld before tossing with freshly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta (get a 16 ounce box and use 3/4 of it)
- 1 lb Italian sausage ground beef can be used as well, ground
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes Italian style, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5-6 basil chopped, big leaves, fresh
- Parmesan Cheese grated, for topping
- basil grated, for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the pasta in salted water al dente, according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, brown the sausage in a large skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic to the sausage for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the entire can of diced tomatoes and the tomato sauce and heat through.
- Pour in the cream and heat through. The longer you cook the sauce the thicker it will get so simmer it until it is the consistency you want.
- Add the fresh basil and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Finally, mix the sausage sauce with the cooked pasta and serve. Top each serving with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and basil. Serve with crusty garlic bread.
Notes
- Using spicy turkey Italian sausage adds flavor but ground beef can be substituted.
- Simmer sauce longer for thicker consistency if desired.
- Serve with crusty garlic bread to complement the creamy sauce.
- Add fresh basil at the end to preserve its flavor and color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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