Description
This Marry Me Italian Sausage Pasta is a cozy and delicious dish that combines savory sausage with a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 11 ounces Italian sausage
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 small handful fresh basil
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and crumble the meat into a hot skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess fat. Leave a little fat in the pan to infuse flavor into the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then add minced garlic and the white wine to the skillet. Sauté for about a minute, allowing the wine to bubble and reduce by half.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water to create a smooth slurry.
- Stir in the heavy cream and tomato paste to the skillet. Once well mixed, add the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Incorporate the cornstarch slurry.
- Return the sausage to the pan and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Drain the cooked pasta and toss it with the creamy sauce. Serve immediately, topped with fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Use your favorite pasta shape for best results.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Fresh basil enhances the dish’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg