Description
Italian sausage pasta is a comforting one-pot dish that brings together the rich flavors of spicy Italian sausage, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. Each mouthful offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy weeknight meals. Quick to prepare yet impressive to serve, this dish will fill your kitchen with warmth and joy, reminiscent of traditional Italian gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ? cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Crumble the Italian sausage into the skillet and cook until browned (5?7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and saut? until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, mixing well to coat each noodle in the sauce.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg