Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe
Creamy chicken sausage pasta is a quick and simple dinner dish that is on the table in no time. It's a family favorite!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta 1 ½ cups
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 12 oz Italian style chicken sausage sliced into rounds
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2-2 14.5 oz cans Italian stewed tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add olive oil. Once warm, add sliced chicken sausage and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, basil, and pepper flakes to the large skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the pasta and toss them into the cream mixture. Mix in sliced chicken sausage or top pasta with sausage and serve warm.
- Garnish with the remaining ½ cup of parmesan cheese.
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Notes
Variations: Swap out the chicken sausage for turkey sausage or spicy sausage. Substitute Parmesan for a blend of provolone, fontina, Romano, and Asiago cheeses. Add vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach in Step 2.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1071IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 1mg