Description
This creamy sausage pasta is what weeknight dinner dreams are made of! Quick, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) penne pasta
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up while cooking until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add sliced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until softening, then add bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, stir well, and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh herbs.