Italian Sausage Pasta

4.99 from 254 votes

Italian Sausage Pasta

Easy cheesy Italian sausage pasta is creamy, delicious, and perfectly spiced. It's a family favorite ready in only 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 pound mild Italian sausage
½ cup chopped onion, optional
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 (14.5-ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
1½ cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, onion, garlic, and pepper flakes, stirring, for 4–5 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
Stir in tomatoes, cream, salt, basil, and ½ cup Parmesan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened.
Add pasta to sausage mixture and toss.
Garnish with remaining ½ cup Parmesan before serving.

Video

Notes

Recipe tips.

Not only does this Italian Sausage Sauce taste great over pasta, it can also be put over a bed of White Rice, Cauliflower Rice, Mashed Potatoes, or Baked Potatoes.
Add sautéed veggies such as zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach to this easy pasta recipe.
Swap out the mild Italian sausage for chicken sausage, turkey sausage, or spicy sausage.

Store the pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months.

Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly. Add a small amount of cream as needed to revitalize the sauce. You can also microwave in 30-second increments until warm throughout.

Nutrition