Pasta with Spicy Sausage and Cream
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Pasta with Spicy Sausage and Cream—a dish that combines tender pasta, bold Italian sausage, and a luscious creamy sauce with just the right amount of heat. Perfectly balanced with minced garlic, red chili flakes, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this recipe is a quick and satisfying dinner option that comes together in just 35 minutes. The creamy sauce clings to every bite of penne or rigatoni, while a touch of fresh parsley adds a bright, herby finish. Ideal for weeknight meals or casual gatherings, this hearty pasta dish is sure to impress your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.75 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the spicy Italian sausage to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sausage is browned and fully cooked. Remove any excess grease from the pan if necessary.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic and red chili flakes. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine with the sausage. Simmer the sauce for 4-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and incorporated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen it.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing until the pasta is well coated.
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.3 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.2 g | 536% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 556 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 5210 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 76.6 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 775 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 749 mg | 16% | |
*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.
