Creamy Sausage Pasta Recipe
Creamy Sausage Pasta combines spicy Italian sausage, a rich Parmesan cream sauce, and tender pasta to create a meal that the whole family will love! This easy pasta recipe is a quick, delicious, and comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pasta (something like penne or casarecce works well)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb. mild or sweet Italian sausage casings removed
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 handfuls fresh basil leaves thinly sliced into ribbons (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add about 1 tablespoon salt, then add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.1 lb. pasta
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onions in the oil for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and saute for another 30-60 seconds until fragrant.2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Add Italian sausage to the onions, breaking it up with a wooden spoon while it cooks to create crumbles. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.1 lb. mild or sweet Italian sausage
- Add chicken broth to the sausage and onions, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits before adding the Italian seasoning, black pepper, and bay leaves.3/4 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 bay leaves
- Add heavy cream and reduce the heat to medium-low. Bring to a simmer, then continue to cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce slightly.1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Add cooked pasta and stir well to coat with the sauce. Taste and adjust with more Parmesan, salt & pepper, or basil as desired. Let sit for 5 minutes before stirring again and serving.1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1-2 handfuls fresh basil leaves
Notes
Storage
- Store: Store any leftover creamy sausage pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze cooled pasta in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 869kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1032IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 2mg
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