Description
A creamy and delicious cheesy sausage pasta dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use turkey sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg