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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta That Will Wow Your Family

This Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is rich, satisfying, and customizable, making it a perfect family weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any cooking oil
  • 14 oz Italian Sausage Meat mild, sweet, or hot
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped substitute with shallots if desired
  • 2 ribs Celery, chopped can be omitted
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced essential for flavor
  • 1 tsp Ground Fennel can replace with fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary use fresh at double the amount
  • ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • pinch Nutmeg optional
  • cup Dry White Wine Soave or Pinot Grigio recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream avoid low-fat alternatives
  • cup Chicken/Vegetable Broth low-sodium recommended
  • ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese or pecorino Romano
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper adjust based on broth used
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Dried Pasta like fettuccine, rigatoni, or penne
For Garnish
  • Optional Additional Parmesan and Fresh Parsley for color and flavor

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, crumble the Italian sausage into the pan, cooking for about 7-8 minutes until browned.
  2. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the finely chopped onion and chopped celery to the skillet. Sauté for approximately 15 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, ground fennel, dried rosemary, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of nutmeg. Continue to cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in ⅔ cup of dry white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release browned bits. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and broth, followed by a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  6. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add dried pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
  7. Once pasta is cooked, drain and return to pot. Pour the creamy sauce over the pasta and toss, adding reserved pasta water for consistency. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  8. Plate the pasta, garnishing with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be easily customized with leftover vegetables or different sausage varieties.

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