Easy Sausage Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Course
Main Course
Easy Sausage Pasta
Description
This pasta starts by boiling salted water to cook penne pasta until al dente. In a separate pan, ground sausage is cooked thoroughly with optional garlic or green peppers added during the process. Before draining, some pasta water is reserved and used to deglaze the pan, capturing the browned bits for flavor enhancement.
Heavy cream is then added and the sauce is allowed to simmer until it thickens slightly, coating the pasta. This creamy sauce combines with the savory sausage to create a satisfying dish. Additional ingredients like stewed tomatoes can be stirred in to adjust the flavor profile.
The recipe’s flexibility allows personal customization. The combination of textures from tender pasta and rich sauce with seasoned sausage makes this a hearty meal option that can be adapted with accessible ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 pound sausage Jimmy Dean regular pork sausage recommended
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Add 2 tsp salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta.
- In a separate large pan over medium-high heat, cook sausage throughly. If adding garlic or green chopped green peppers, they can be added with sausage at this time.
- Prior to draining pasta, scoop out approximately 1/2 cup of pasta water and set aside.
- Once sausage is completely cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate.
- Return the hot skillet to the stovetop, still on medium-high heat, and pour 1/2 cup of pasta water into pan to deglaze the hot pan. Use a spatula to really scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan so that they combine with the pasta water. Reduce heat to medium and add in heavy cream. If using additional ingredients, they can be added at this time. Reduce heat to medium and let sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes to thicken. Keep a close eye on it and stir often to avoid burning.
- Once sauce has thickened, drained pasta can be added to the sauce. Stir well to combine and evenly coat the pasta. Add in sausage and stir well to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to add 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 cup chopped green peppers, or 1-2 cans of drained chopped Italian stewed tomatoes for variation.
- This recipe is adaptable, allowing substitutions or additions to suit personal taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1352mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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