Ingredients
12 ounces penne or fusilli pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, drain, then set aside. π
2οΈβ£ While the pasta cooks, warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook and crumble it until itβs no longer pink. Remove the cooked meat with a slotted spoon to a plate. π³
3οΈβ£ Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring and cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. π§π§
4οΈβ£ Pour in the chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Let the broth reduce for 3-5 minutes. π₯
5οΈβ£ Add the undrained diced tomatoes, dried oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. π πΏ
6οΈβ£ Stir in the half and half or heavy cream, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add some of the reserved pasta water, as needed, until the desired consistency is reached. π₯
7οΈβ£ Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, then add the cooked pasta. Toss until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce. π
8οΈβ£ Stir in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese until the pasta is gooey and cheesy. π§
9οΈβ£ Serve immediately with garlic bread and your favorite salad. Enjoy! π₯π₯
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min