Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe
A flavorful and satisfying one-pot dish featuring spicy Italian sausage, creamy sauce, and perfectly cooked penne pasta.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Penne
- 11 ounces Hot Italian Sausages
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Chicken Broth or White Wine
- 0.5 tablespoon Flour
- 1 14 ounce can Diced Tomatoes, with juices
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- to taste Salt & Pepper
- A small handful Fresh Basil, sliced or torn
- to taste Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta al dente according to package directions (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove sausage meat from casings and crumble into a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate and drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and pour in chicken broth. Sprinkle in flour and whisk until fully dissolved.
- Cook until it reduces slightly, then add diced tomatoes, cream, and cooked sausage. Stir well and let cook until sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add torn basil. Stir to combine.
- Drain pasta and toss in the skillet with the sauce. Ensure each piece is coated well. Serve hot with freshly grated parmesan on top.
Notes
- Salt your pasta water, brown the sausage well, adjust cream for richness, save pasta water for sauce consistency, use fresh basil for better flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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