Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Italy with this Italian Sausage Sun Dried Tomato Pasta. In just 30 minutes, you can savor a delightful blend of spicy Italian sausage, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy sauce enveloping perfectly cooked pasta. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile, allowing for personal touches like added vegetables or spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained and sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for about 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for one minute until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously, allowing the mixture to simmer on low heat for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing well to coat with the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve on plates, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg