Go Back
–+ servings
Maya

Creamy Sausage Pasta: A Delicious Comfort Food Recipe

A creamy and delicious pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, perfect for a comforting meal.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 570
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, casing removed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
  • You can also add spinach or kale to the skillet in step 4 for added nutrition.
  • For a vegetarian option, replace the sausage with plant-based sausage or mushrooms.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!