Description
A cozy, creamy pasta loaded with savory Italian sausage and rich tomato-herb sauce—pure comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients
- Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- Rigatoni or penne pasta
- Heavy cream
- Marinara sauce
- Onion (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Brown sausage in olive oil, breaking it into crumbles; remove excess grease if needed.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in marinara sauce, cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer gently until thick and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, loosening with pasta water if needed.
- Finish with Parmesan and herbs; serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or spicy sausage.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor; add them just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg