Cheesy Sausage Pasta: The Ultimate Comfort Meal You’ll Love
This cheesy sausage pasta is the ultimate comfort meal that combines savory sausage, rich cheese, and pasta for a delicious and hearty dish.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add Italian sausage. Cook until browned.
- Add heavy cream, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and add cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and mix well to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
- You can substitute the sausage with ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheesy Sausage Pasta, comfort meal, easy pasta recipe