Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
An easy, comforting, and filling pasta dish made with Italian sausage, marinara, and cream!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 676kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups marinara
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for topping
- fresh chopped basil optional, for topping/garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add the olive oil and onion and stir well to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened.
- Add the garlic, stir, and cook another minute.
- Add the marinara sauce and stir to combine.
- Add the cream and Parmesan cheese, and stir well to combine.
- Cook for a few minutes to let it heat up.
- Drain the cooked pasta and then add it to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to combine.
- Serve and enjoy! Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 682IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg