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Creamy Sausage Pasta Recipe
Creamy Sausage Pasta combines spicy Italian sausage, a rich parmesan cream sauce, and tender pasta to create a meal that the whole family will love! This easy pasta recipe is a quick, delicious, and comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 869 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pasta (something like penne or casarecce works well)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb. mild or sweet italian sausage casings removed
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 handfuls fresh basil leaves thinly sliced into ribbons (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add about 1 tablespoon salt, then add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the chopped onions in the oil for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and saute for another 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Italian sausage to the onions, breaking it up with a wooden spoon while it cooks to create crumbles. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Add chicken broth to the sausage and onions, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits before adding the Italian seasoning, black pepper, and bay leaves.
- Add heavy cream and reduce the heat to medium-low. Bring to a simmer, then continue to cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Add cooked pasta and stir well to coat with the sauce. Taste and adjust with more parmesan, salt & pepper, or basil as desired. Let sit for 5 minutes before stirring again and serving.
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Notes
- Store: Store any leftover creamy sausage pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze cooled pasta in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Recipe adapted from Foodtasia.
- Store: Store any leftover creamy sausage pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze cooled pasta in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
869kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
975mg
(41%)
Potassium
493mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1032IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 869
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 869kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 975mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1032IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.