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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

A quick and easy creamy pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne) Choose your preferred type of pasta.
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed Use sweet or spicy sausage based on your preference.
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh basil for garnish Optional, but highly encouraged!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving a cup of pasta water.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and brown the Italian sausage, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and let everything simmer for a couple of minutes. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously, and bring it to a light simmer.
  4. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts into the sauce. If it looks too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
  5. Toss in the drained pasta, coating it well with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Plate your pasta and top with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

For best results, ensure pasta is al dente. If the sauce appears lumpy, whisking can smoothen it out. For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.