Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta: A Bold Twist on Comfort Food
A rich and flavorful pasta dish that marries the spice of Italian sausage with the comforting textures of traditional pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and spicy Italian sausage; cook until the sausage is browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and stir until well combined.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil on top.
Notes
- For extra spice, consider adding more red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute the pasta with your favorite shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta, pasta recipe, comfort food