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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Sausage Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 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 513.99 kcal High 26%
- Protein 21.73 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 47.87 g 17%
- Total Fat 26.21 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 11.97 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.8 mg High 26%
- Sodium 626.91 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 2.98 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 5.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 184.56 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.3 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 165.13 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 23.99 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 21.92 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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 513.99 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 513.99 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.
- Is Cheesy Sausage Pasta healthy?
- Cheesy Sausage Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 513.99 calories and 21.73 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 626.91 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.97 g (60% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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