Italian Sausage Mushroom Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
875 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Italian Sausage Mushroom Pasta
Description
This recipe starts with boiling pasta until al dente. Italian sausage is cooked separately until browned and drained of excess fat. Mushrooms are sautéed in butter until their moisture evaporates, then infused with minced garlic briefly. These components are combined in a sauce made by deglazing with dry white wine (or chicken broth), adding oregano, lemon juice, and flour to thicken, then stirring in heavy cream. The sausage and mushrooms return to the sauce for warming before mixing with the drained pasta.
The resulting dish features tender noodles enveloped in a creamy, slightly thick sauce with a savory balance from the sausage and a subtle earthiness from the mushrooms. Garlic and lemon juice add aromatic and bright notes, while Parmesan and parsley garnish options enhance flavor and presentation.
This pasta suits a filling meal that combines protein and vegetables in a rich cream sauce. The recipe allows ingredient variations such as sausage type while advising on portions. It offers comforting flavors that pair well with a simple side salad or crusty bread.
Notes recommend 16 ounces as the sausage amount but mention flexibility for slightly less. Using hamburger or casing-removed sausage meat are options depending on what is available.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta uncooked
- 16 ounces Italian sausage see note
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine or low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese optional, freshly grated parmesan; chopped parsley; for serving
- parsley optional, freshly grated parmesan; chopped parsley; for serving
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water and cook your pasta al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, fry the sausage in a skillet until browned over medium-high heat, breaking it up as you go along (about 7-8 minutes). When it's done, transfer it to a paper towel lined plate. If there's a lot of excess fat in the pan, drain it.
- Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt, then add in the mushrooms. Cook them, stirring occasionally, for about 5-6 minutes or until they release water and it's been cooked off.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Take the mushrooms out of the pan (add them to the same plate that has the sausage).
- Add the wine, oregano, lemon juice, and flour to the skillet. Give it a good stir (only let it cook for about 1 minute).
- Stir in the cream, and then add the mushrooms and sausage back to the skillet. Let it warm through/cook for a few more minutes until it's slightly thickened, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet and toss. If the sauce thickens up too much, add in a splash of the hot pasta water prior to draining it. Season with salt & pepper if needed (taste first as the sausage can be quite salty!) and serve with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use about 16 ounces (1 pound) of Italian sausage, but you can reduce the amount slightly if preferred.
- Both bulk ground sausage meat or sausage removed from casings work well for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 875 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 875kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 970mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 743mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1055IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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