Cheesy Sausage Pasta
Cheesy Sausage Pasta pairs juicy Italian sausage with tender pasta shells in a tomato-cream sauce that’s rich, peppery, and full of Parmesan depth. Sweet bell pepper and a hint of garlic round out the sauce for a balanced, comforting bite. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual get-together when you want something hearty and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Add pasta and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes; drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, orange pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in Italian sausage; cook and stir until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Stir in undrained tomatoes and heavy cream; reduce heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes more.
- 3
Mix the pasta into the sauce; stir in the Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Calories 514.17 kcal High
- Protein 21.76 g Good Source
- Carbs 47.92 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.21 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.97 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 78.8 mg High
- Sodium 626.91 mg High
- Fiber 3.0 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.47 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 186.75 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.3 mg Moderate
- Potassium 165.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 23.99 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 13.94 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cheesy Sausage Pasta is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Onion, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 514.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Sausage Pasta?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cheesy Sausage Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Onion, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream, Italian Pork Sausage. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Cheesy Sausage Pasta?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Sausage Pasta?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 514.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Sausage Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
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