Creamy Ziti and Sausage Recipe

Name: Creamy Ziti and Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 medium tomatoes chopped; 1 small onion sliced thin; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tsp garlic powder or (3 garlic cloves minced); 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp butter; 2 lb sausage (about 6 links); 1 lb ziti pasta (will work with your preferred pasta); 1 salt and pepper to taste; 1 parmesan cheese (fresh or grated)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 medium tomatoes chopped
1 small onion sliced thin
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp garlic powder or (3 garlic cloves minced)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
2 lb sausage (about 6 links)
1 lb ziti pasta (will work with your preferred pasta)
1 salt and pepper to taste
1 parmesan cheese (fresh or grated)

1
In large pot boil pasta, stirring occasionally until cooked to your desired tenderness
2
In large skillet add oil and cook sausage over medium-high heat, turning every few minutes (avoid burning the sausage)
3
drain pasta, place pasta back into pot, stir in butter and set aside
4
once sausage is cooked thoroughly, slice on angle and set aside
5
add heavy cream, garlic and all chopped and sliced ingredients, stir over medium heat, allowing cream to thicken, salt and pepper (to taste)
6
place pasta on plate, add sausage pieces on top, sprinkle parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley leaves
7
serve and enjoy

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 medium tomatoes chopped, 1 small onion sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Creamy Ziti and Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Ziti and Sausage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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