Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Italian-inspired dish with this Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta recipe. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this pasta is rich with a satisfying blend of sausage, garlic, cream, and Parmesan cheese, all tossed together with al dente pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Cook the sausage: In a skillet, cook Italian sausage until browned, breaking it up into crumbles. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Make the sauce: Pour in chicken broth, then add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine everything: Stir in cooked pasta, adding spinach if desired. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently with a splash of cream or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
