Creamy Tomato Pasta with Italian Sausage
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring savory Italian sausage, a rich and creamy tomato sauce, and al dente pasta. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
- •1 large onion, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- •1/2 cup chicken broth
- •1/2 cup heavy cream
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- •Salt and black pepper to taste
- •12 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- •Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- 2
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat and set the sausage aside.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 5
While the sauce simmers, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- 6
Stir the cooked sausage back into the sauce. Pour in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined and heated through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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