Description
A creamy and flavorful cheesy sausage pasta dish that combines cooked pasta with savory sausage and a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use spicy Italian sausage.
- Substitute different cheeses like cheddar or gouda for variation.
- Consider adding sautéed vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesy sausage pasta, Italian pasta, creamy pasta recipe