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Amazing Fall Dinner Idea: Creamy Sausage Pasta


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  • Author: Isabel Martín
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A warm and comforting pasta dish perfect for a fall evening.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Return sausage to the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until heated through.
  6. Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for the Italian sausage.
  • Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg