Description
Cheesy sausage pasta is the epitome of comfort food, featuring perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce bursting with savory Italian sausage and aromatic garlic. This dish comes together in just under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. The vibrant flavors and inviting aromas will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Enjoy a comforting bowl of cheesy goodness that feels like a warm hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for about 6-8 minutes, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and saut? for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add cream cheese, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing until evenly coated. If too thick, add more broth until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg