Creamy Italian Sausage and Tomato Pasta: A Flavorful and Indulgent Weeknight Meal

Creamy Italian Sausage and Tomato Pasta – This creamy Italian sausage and tomato pasta recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need to whip up something quick and delicious. With the perfect combination of juicy Italian sausage, tangy sundried tomatoes, and a creamy, parmesan cheese sauce, this pasta dish will have your taste buds dancing with joy. It’s a comfort food classic that you won’t be able to resist, and it’s sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.

This recipe has a special place in my heart because it’s one of my husband’s absolute favorites. Whenever I ask him what he wants for dinner, he always requests this creamy Italian sausage and tomato pasta. It’s become a go-to meal for us, and we never tire of it. The combination of flavors and textures is simply irresistible. Plus, it’s so easy to make, which is a huge plus when we’re short on time.

Why This Creamy Italian Sausage and Tomato Pasta is a Must-Try?

• The combination of juicy Italian sausage, tangy sundried tomatoes, and a creamy, parmesan cheese sauce creates a flavor explosion in your mouth.
• This pasta dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, as it can be made in just 30 minutes.
• The recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t require any complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
• The addition of fresh baby spinach and basil not only adds nutrition, but also a pop of color and freshness to the dish.
• This pasta dish can be customized to suit your taste preferences, by adjusting the spice level or adding extra veggies.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. box of penne or other pasta (454g)
• 1 tablespoon of butter (.5oz, 14g)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 lb. of Italian sausage (454g)
• 5 cloves of garlic, minced
• ¾ cup of sundried tomatoes, chopped (100g)
• 1 can (15oz) of chopped tomatoes (425g)
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• ½ cup of water
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• ½ cup of parmesan cheese (1.5oz, 43g)
• a large handful of baby spinach (about 2.3oz, 65g), chopped or not
• a handful of fresh basil leaves (about 1.5oz, 43g), chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with butter.

In a large saucepan, sauté chopped onion and red pepper in olive oil for about a minute.

Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.

Add minced garlic and chopped sundried tomatoes and sauté for about a minute.

Add can of chopped tomatoes, bouillon cube, ½ cup water, and cook until bubbly.

Add cream and let simmer for about 2 minutes.

Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and turn off heat.

Stir in baby spinach and let rest for a minute or two.

Stir in chopped basil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Toss with hot buttered pasta and serve.

Notes:

• If you prefer a lighter sauce, you can substitute half-and-half or milk for the heavy cream.
• For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• You can use any type of pasta you like with this sauce, not just penne.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stove or in the microwave.

Creamy Italian Sausage and Tomato Pasta is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of savory Italian sausage, tangy tomatoes, and creamy sauce creates a depth of flavor that is sure to please your taste buds. This dish is also versatile, as you can customize it with your favorite type of pasta or spice level. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your dinner guests, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Give it a try and enjoy the deliciousness!

FAQ

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Yes, you can omit the sausage and use vegetable bouillon instead of chicken bouillon to make this recipe vegetarian.

Creamy Italian Sausage and Tomato Pasta

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This creamy Italian sausage and tomato pasta recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need to whip up something quick and delicious. With the perfect combination of juicy Italian sausage, tangy sundried tomatoes, and a creamy, parmesan cheese sauce, this pasta dish will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

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Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb. box of penne or other pasta 454g
• 1 tablespoon of butter .5oz, 14g
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1 lb. of Italian sausage 454g
• 5 cloves of garlic minced
• ¾ cup of sundried tomatoes chopped (100g)
• 1 can 15oz of chopped tomatoes (425g)
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• ½ cup of water
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• ½ cup of parmesan cheese 1.5oz, 43g
• a large handful of baby spinach about 2.3oz, 65g, chopped or not
• a handful of fresh basil leaves about 1.5oz, 43g, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and toss with butter.
• In a large saucepan, sauté chopped onion and red pepper in olive oil for about a minute.
• Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.
• Add minced garlic and chopped sundried tomatoes and sauté for about a minute.
• Add can of chopped tomatoes, bouillon cube, ½ cup water, and cook until bubbly.
• Add cream and let simmer for about 2 minutes.
• Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and turn off heat.
• Stir in baby spinach and let rest for a minute or two.
• Stir in chopped basil. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss with hot buttered pasta and serve.

Notes

If you prefer a lighter sauce, you can substitute half-and-half or milk for the heavy cream.

For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes to the sauce.

You can use any type of pasta you like with this sauce, not just penne.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated on the stove or in the microwave.

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