Creamy Italian Sausage One Pan Pasta
A creamy one-pan pasta made with savory Italian sausage, tender noodles, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. ready in under 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight comfort meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Italian sausage adds a rich, savory flavor and a touch of spice
- Pasta noodles absorbs the creamy sauce
- Heavy cream makes the sauce velvety and smooth
- Parmesan cheese adds sharp, salty richness
- Garlic brings warm, aromatic flavor
- Onion gives sweetness and depth
- Olive oil helps brown the sausage
- Chicken broth adds savory taste and thins the sauce
- Fresh basil adds color and aroma
- Crushed red pepper flakes adds heat
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan. Cook until the onion becomes soft and fragrant, stirring often.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add pasta noodles directly into the sauce mixture. Stir well and cover. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the noodles are tender and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Do not overcook the pasta noodles. Stir cheese in at the end for a smooth melt. Serve with salad or biscuits for a full meal.