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Easy Marry Me Sausage Pasta

Easy Marry Me Sausage Pasta for a Creamy Dinner Delight

Discover the Easy Marry Me Sausage Pasta, a creamy dinner delight ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Pasta Any shape works
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Can substitute with turkey or chicken
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half to lighten
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; nutritional yeast as dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • ½ cup Fresh Basil Optional garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Oil: Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Cook the Sausage: Crumble 1 pound of Italian sausage into the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add 3 cloves of minced garlic and ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in a splash of chicken broth to deglaze, then add 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  5. Simmer to Thicken: Allow the sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, then mix in ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. Combine and Season: Return the sausage to the skillet, add 12 ounces of cooked pasta, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Serve hot garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a complete meal, pair with a side salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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