Creamy Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes: A Quick Indulgent Delight
Indulge in this quick and creamy pasta dish featuring savory sausage and fresh tomatoes.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cherry tomatoes; cook until tomatoes are softened.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with different vegetables or types of sausage.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes