Description
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish with Italian sausage and sun-dried tomatoes that feels gourmet yet comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned (about 5 to 7 minutes). Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
- 4. Deglaze the skillet with a splash of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 5. Add the remaining chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
- 6. Add the cooked sausage and pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
- 7. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- 8. Serve the Marry Me Sausage Pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.