Creamy Sausage Pasta
User Reviews
5
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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
682 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Sausage Pasta
Description
Creamy Sausage Pasta features penne cooked until tender and tossed with Italian sausage that has been browned to develop flavor. The addition of sautéed garlic and mushrooms enhances the savory profile, while a sauce of chicken broth and heavy cream simmers to a slightly thickened consistency. This mixture is combined with the noodles and sausage, then seasoned with salt, pepper, and optionally Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley or thyme for garnish. The result is a creamy, satisfying pasta dish with a subtle hint of mushroom and a rich, smooth sauce.
The flavor and texture balance come chiefly from the creamy sauce enveloping the pasta and the hearty presence of the sausage. This dish is adapted to personal preferences by choosing spicy or mild sausage and the inclusion or omission of mushrooms.
This pasta can be served on its own or with a simple side salad. It works well as a main course for lunch or dinner and benefits from freshly grated Parmesan and herbs as finishing touches for added aroma and taste.
Adjust seasoning after combining all ingredients. If desired, substitute plain ground pork or turkey sausage with added Italian herbs. Mushrooms can be omitted entirely if preferred.
Ingredients
- 4 cups penne noodles
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage spicy or mild, your preference, ground
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½-1 cup mushroom see note, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- black pepper to taste, cracked
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese optional, grated
- parsley optional, or thyme, fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- In a deep skillet, or pot, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Stir in penne noodles along with 1 teaspoon salt. Boil 6-9 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, toss with 1 teaspoon oil, and set aside.
- In the same skillet you used for the pasta (or a new one if you used a pot) cook sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up with a spoon or spatula as it cooks, for 6-8 minutes or until completely browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in garlic 1-2 minutes til fragrant. Add mushrooms and saute 3-4 minutes until very tender.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream and simmer over medium-low heat until reduced (about 5-10 minutes).
- Stir in cooked sausage and noodles. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with parmesan and parsley or thyme if desired and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute Italian sausage with ground pork or turkey, adding dried Italian herbs like basil, thyme, oregano, parsley, or rosemary to compensate.
- Feel free to omit mushrooms if you do not like them; the pasta will still be flavorful.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 682 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 682kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 462mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 684IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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