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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta 🍝


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 40 min
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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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

1️⃣ 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. 🍝

2️⃣ 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 it’s no longer pink. Remove the cooked meat with a slotted spoon to a plate. 🍳

3️⃣ 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. πŸ§„πŸ§…

4️⃣ 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. πŸ₯„

5️⃣ 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. πŸ…πŸŒΏ

6️⃣ 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. πŸ₯›

7️⃣ Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, then add the cooked pasta. Toss until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce. πŸ”„

8️⃣ Stir in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese until the pasta is gooey and cheesy. πŸ§€

9️⃣ Serve immediately with garlic bread and your favorite salad. Enjoy! πŸ₯–πŸ₯—

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min