Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Silky pasta paired with savory sausage, rich tomato, fresh herbs, and creamy cheeses for an easy comfort dish.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Pasta

01 - 340 grams penne or fusilli pasta

→ Meat

02 - 450 grams ground Italian sausage

→ Aromatics and Base

03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauce Ingredients

05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 120 millilitres chicken broth
08 - 1 can (410 grams) diced tomatoes, undrained
09 - 0.75 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 0.75 teaspoon dried basil
11 - 0.75 teaspoon dried parsley
12 - Salt, to taste
13 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Dairy

14 - 120 millilitres half and half or heavy cream
15 - 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
16 - 30 grams shredded mozzarella cheese

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 60 millilitres of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned and no pink remains. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked sausage to a plate.
03 - Add diced onion to the same skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Pour chicken broth into the skillet. Scrape any caramelized bits from the bottom using a wooden spoon. Allow the broth to reduce for 3 to 5 minutes.
05 - Add undrained diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
06 - Stir in the half and half or heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add some reserved pasta water as needed to reach your preferred sauce consistency.
07 - Return the cooked sausage and drained pasta to the skillet. Toss together until all ingredients are well coated by the sauce.
08 - Reduce heat to low. Stir in the grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella until melted and the sauce is creamy.
09 - Divide among plates and serve immediately. Pair with toasted garlic bread and salad if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Reserve a portion of the pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce consistency at the end.

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