Pasta with Sausage Tomatoes and Cream
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream, an Italian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant meal to impress guests. This recipe features tender penne pasta coated in a luscious, creamy tomato sauce made with savory Italian sausage, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a hint of garlic. A generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a rich umami depth, while fresh basil leaves provide a bright, aromatic finish. With a touch of optional red chili flakes, you can customize this pasta to your exact taste, whether you like it mild or with a spicy kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, this pasta dish combines ease, flavor, and comfort in every bite. Serve it steaming hot with crusty bread or a fresh green salad for a complete, satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams penne pasta
- 250 grams Italian sausage (casing removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Gently stir to combine, letting the cream simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If you prefer a little heat, sprinkle in the red chili flakes.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.
Serve hot and enjoy your Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1175 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
