This Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is irresistible with lots of rich flavor and creamy goodness! It includes crumbled Italian sausage, sauteed onion and garlic, marinara sauce and a little bit of cream to make a delicious, quick & easy pasta recipe. And the best part is it’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes! It’s absolutely perfect for a simple weeknight dinner meal!
If you like pasta recipes then definitely try out this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta and this Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It all comes together in under 30 minutes so it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
- The Italian sausage along with the creamy marinara sauce gives this pasta recipe tons of flavor.
- You only need a few ingredients - huge plus!
- Adding the pasta makes it a complete meal. No need to dirty up any other dishes!
Ingredients You'll Need
- Italian Sausage - I like to buy a pound of turkey Italian sausage. You can also use regular Italian sausage links and cut your sausage directly out of the casing.
- Pasta - any short to medium size pasta will do. I am using mini penne pasta in this recipe.
- Onion & Garlic - adds a great base flavor foundation for this recipe.
- Marinara sauce - grab your favorite marinara sauce!
- Heavy Cream - for a creamy sauce.
- Parmesan Cheese - adds flavor and helps finish the sauce.
- Seasoning: A simple blend of Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder, and red chili flakes gives this pasta dish tons of flavor!
How To Make Italian Sausage Pasta
Full instructions are included in the recipe card below, but here’s a quick overview:
Step One: Add your pasta to a large pot of salted boiling water and cook according to the box instructions. Reserve a little pasta water, drain and set aside once done.
Step Two: In a large deep skillet on medium heat, add olive oil and saute onion and garlic. Add Italian sausage, crumble and cook until fully brown and completely done. Season meat with spice blend.
Step Three: Add marinara sauce, heavy cream, parmesan cheese and a little pasta water. Stir until well combined and simmer on medium low heat.
Step Four: Mix in the cooked pasta to the Italian sausage sauce and enjoy!
Storage & Recipe Tips
- If you want your pasta to be a little more spicy, try using hot Italian sausage or adding red chili flakes!
- Don’t forget to save a little bit of that pasta water to add into the sauce.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It tastes just as good the next day!
More Easy Dinner Recipes
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts
- Asian Turkey Stir-Fry
- Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Tuscan Chicken Pasta
WATCH ME MAKE IT HERE
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Italian Sausage
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ lb. penne pasta
- ⅓ cup pasta water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, add your pasta and cook according to box instructions. Once done, reserve a little bit of the pasta water, drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large deep skillet on medium high heat, add olive oil and saute onions for 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute for an additional 30 seconds. Add Italian sausage to the skillet, crumble and cook until fully brown and completely done. Season sausage with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, onion and garlic powder and red chili flakes (optional).
- Next add the marinara sauce and a little pasta water. Mix together and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Then add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir well and simmer on medium low heat for 3 minutes.
- Lastly add the cooked pasta to the Italian sausage sauce, stir well to combine and enjoy!
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