Italian Sausage Pasta
A creamy, zesty pasta recipe is something everyone needs for busy days and cozy weekends. Italian sausage pasta is a family favorite and easy to make in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked penne noodles
- 11 ounces Italian sausage
- ½ cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ Tablespoon flour
- 1 (14 ounces) can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper
For serving: fresh basil and parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil noodles: Cook 8 ounces penne noodles in a large pot of boiling water, as instructed on package.
- Cook sausage: Meanwhile, remove casings from the Italian sausage. Crumble sausage while you cook it in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook uuntil browned, about 5 minutes. Drain grease and remove sausage from skillet.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In same skillet (without meat), sauté ½ cup diced onions for about 5 minutes, over medium heat, until onions are soft. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and cook one more minute. Add ½ cup broth and whisk in ½ Tablespoon flour. Cook for 2 minutes, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the broth is reduced.
- Make sauce: Add 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ cup cream and the cooked sausage. Stir and cook for a few minutes, or until it's thickened a little. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve: Pour sauce over cooked pasta and serve with fresh basil and parmesan, if desired.
Notes
Spice: For a spicier pasta, use spicy Italian sausage and red pepper flakes.
Storage: To store leftovers, put in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Storage: To store leftovers, put in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 93mg, Sodium: 692mg, Potassium: 403mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 448IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
