Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish made with Italian sausage, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and heavy cream, letting it simmer for a few minutes until well combined and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta generously in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Make-ahead: the sauce can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg