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Italian Sausage Pasta
Easy cheesy Italian sausage pasta is creamy, delicious, and perfectly spiced. It's a family favorite ready in only 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 650 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package bow tie pasta
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- ½ cup chopped onion, optional
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, onion, garlic, and pepper flakes, stirring, for 4–5 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomatoes, cream, salt, basil, and ½ cup Parmesan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened.
- Add pasta to sausage mixture and toss.
- Garnish with remaining ½ cup Parmesan before serving.
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Notes
- Recipe tips.
- Store the pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months.
- airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months.
- Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly. Add a small amount of cream as needed to revitalize the sauce. You can also microwave in 30-second increments until warm throughout.
- on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly. Add a small amount of cream as needed to revitalize the sauce. You can also microwave in 30-second increments until warm throughout.
- Not only does this Italian Sausage Sauce taste great over pasta, it can also be put over a bed of White Rice, Cauliflower Rice, Mashed Potatoes, or Baked Potatoes.
- Add sautéed veggies such as zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to this easy pasta recipe.
- Swap out the mild Italian sausage for chicken sausage, turkey sausage, or spicy sausage.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
650kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
1269mg
(53%)
Potassium
368mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1286IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
248mg
(25%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 650
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 650kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1269mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1286IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.