Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner with tons of delicious flavor. A family favorite that can be on the table in 30 minutes.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 889kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups diced onion
- 2 cups diced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 16 ounces pasta gemelli or spirals
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 3 tablespoons garlic and herb rub or Italian Seasonings
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking up into crumbles until well browned.
- If you have excess grease from the sausage, it can be drained or used in place of the olive oil.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside while sausage is cooking.
- Add olive oil to the sausage and stir in onions, bell peppers and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until vegetables are softened.
- In the pasta pan, add beef broth, heavy cream, cornstarch, mustard and garlic and herb seasonings. Whisk to combine and cook over medium heat until sauce starts to thicken.
- Stir in drained pasta and sausage mixture.
- Mix well and cook 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat pasta with a few tablespoons of broth or milk in a skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 889kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 1274mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g