Description
A comforting Italian pasta dish featuring savory sausage, rich tomato sauce, and fresh basil, finished with a touch of cream and Parmesan for a velvety, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage: 1 pound (450 g), casings removed
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Yellow Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic Cloves: 3, minced
- Crushed Tomatoes: 1 can (28 oz / 800 g)
- Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Basil Leaves: 1/2 cup, chopped
- Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste
- Red Pepper Flakes: 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Pasta (Penne or Rigatoni): 12 oz (340 g)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and warm a large skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add olive oil and sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, stir in onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to blend. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble the Dish: Let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- Cook to Perfection: Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Add it to the sauce along with a splash of pasta water and heavy cream. Toss to coat.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in chopped basil and Parmesan. Let it rest a moment for everything to marry together.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate your pasta, top with extra Parmesan, and enjoy that rich, comforting aroma.
Notes
- Reserve a little pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Use fresh basil at the end to keep its aroma bright.
- Don’t overcook pasta; al dente texture holds sauce perfectly.
- Can be made ahead and stored for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Italian pasta, sausage pasta, tomato basil sauce, creamy pasta, easy Italian dinner