Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta: A Comforting Weeknight Delight
A delicious and creamy pasta dish that combines sausage and tomatoes for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta