Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring roasted garlic and Italian sausage, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and crumble it into the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and reduce the amount of cheese.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat or sautéing some spinach or kale along with the onions and peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg