Creamy Pasta With Sausage Recipe

Name: Creamy Pasta With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (I use inexpensive extra virgin olive oil from Spain); 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, crumbled; ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; ½ cup diced onion; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 (14 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 ½ cups whipping cream; ½ teaspoon salt; 12 ounces bow tie pasta; 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil (I use inexpensive extra virgin olive oil from Spain)
1 lb sweet Italian sausage, crumbled
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
½ cup diced onion
3 minced garlic cloves
1 (14 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 ½ cups whipping cream
½ teaspoon salt
12 ounces bow tie pasta
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add sausage and pepper flakes.
3
Cook until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently (about 7 minutes).
4
Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook until onion is tender and sausage is light brown, stirring occasionally (about 7 minutes).
5
Add tomatoes, cream, and salt.
6
Simmer until mixture thickens slightly (about 4 minutes).
7
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente.
8
Stir pasta occassionally while cooking, to prevent sticking.
9
Drain when pasta is done.
10
Mix pasta and sausage-cream mixture in a large serving bowl.
11
Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
12
Garnish with minced parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil (I use inexpensive extra virgin olive oil from Spain), 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, crumbled, ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, ½ cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pasta With Sausage falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Pasta With Sausage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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