Here’s a delicious, creamy Italian sausage pasta recipe that’s rich, comforting, and easy to make 🍝:
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or pasta water)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, or spinach
Instructions
- Cook pasta: According to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Cook sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Sauté aromatics: Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Make sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce.
- Season & serve: Add salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Top with parsley or extra Parmesan. Serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- Veggie boost: Add spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms while sautéing onions.
- Spicy kick: Use hot Italian sausage or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Cheesy: Mix in mozzarella for extra creaminess.
If you want, I can also give a one-pot version so cleanup is easier and everything cooks together perfectly.
Do you want me to do that?
