Creamy Sausage Pasta
This creamy sausage pasta combines rich flavors of Italian sausage with a velvety cheese sauce, perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 12 oz penne pasta uncooked
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the sausage. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the pasta before serving.
Notes
Best served immediately with a side of garlic bread and a fresh green salad.