Creamy Sausage Pasta
Inspired by Umbria’s Pasta alla Norcina, this dish pairs browned mild Italian sausage with white wine, cream, and Parmesan for a rich, glossy sauce that hugs every piece of penne or rigatoni. Expect a savory, peppery bite balanced by silky dairy notes and a touch of freshness from parsley—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Sausage Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 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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- 5
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until slightly firm, 9 to 11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, then add the sausage. Cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spatula until it begins to brown, about 7 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic, and add a little more olive oil if the skillet looks dry. Pour in the wine and use a spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 4
Simmer until the wine has reduced by about half; add the pasta water and half of the Parmesan. Stir, then add the cream. Stir again, season with salt and pepper. Let it cook for a minute, then stir in the pasta. Check the seasoning, then add the remaining Parmesan. Stir well and serve sprinkled with parsley.
- Calories 692.4 kcal High 35%
- Protein 25.97 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 36.98 g 13%
- Total Fat 43.76 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 16.66 g High 83%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 116.88 mg High 39%
- Sodium 780.94 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.31 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 216.9 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 2.69 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 113.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 93.5 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 34.83 mg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Sausage Pasta is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 692.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Sausage Pasta?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Sausage Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Sausage Pasta?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Sausage Pasta?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 692.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Sausage Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Sausage Pasta healthy?
- Creamy Sausage Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 692.4 calories and 25.97 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 780.94 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.66 g (83% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, 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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