Description
Indulgent creamy Italian sausage pasta delivers hearty Mediterranean flavors in one comforting skillet. Rich layers of spicy sausage, tender noodles, and silky sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 g (10 ounces) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
- 300 g (10 ounces) Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking Base and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt (for boiling water)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquid Component:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Fill a generously sized pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Submerge the pasta and cook precisely according to package recommendations, aiming for a tender yet firm texture.
- Before draining, carefully extract and preserve 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking liquid, which will help emulsify the sauce later.
- Strain the pasta in a colander, then transfer to a waiting serving dish, ensuring it remains warm and accessible.
Notes
- Opt for fresh Italian sausage from a local butcher for the most authentic and rich flavor profile.
- Remove sausage casings before cooking to help the meat blend seamlessly into the creamy sauce and distribute evenly throughout the dish.
- Create a lighter version by using turkey sausage or plant-based sausage alternatives for a healthier twist without compromising taste.
- Adjust pasta water quantity based on sauce thickness; the starchy liquid helps bind ingredients and creates a silkier, more cohesive sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg