Best 6 Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipes

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When it comes to quick and creamy weeknight dinners, there are few options more satisfying than pasta with sausage, bathed in a luscious creamy sauce. "Creamy Italian sausage pasta" is an umbrella term for a family of recipes that all have one thing in common: the delicious combination of sausage, cream, and pasta. Beyond that, the variations are endless, with different recipes calling for different types of sausage, cheeses, vegetables, and herbs. The result is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your own taste preferences and the ingredients you have on hand. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety sauce or a sauce with a little more texture, there's a creamy Italian sausage pasta recipe out there for you. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA



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My husband and I love any kind of pasta. This recipe is lovely and I prepare it often to satisfy hearty appetites.-Yvonne Shannon, Cobourg, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package direction. In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil and butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink. add wine or broth; cook for 2 minutes. Add the cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY ORECCHIETTE PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLINI



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Little ear pasta, also known as orecchiette, in a creamy sauce with Italian sausage and broccolini. Serve with a salad and garlic bread for a hearty Puglia-style supper. Serve with salad, bread, and your favorite Italian red wine.

Provided by Cindy Bonner

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces orecchiette pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground Italian sausage
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced green onion
1 bunch broccolini, sliced into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups half-and-half
6 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and orecchiette and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large (10-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard most of the fat. Transfer cooked sausage to a bowl and return skillet to medium-high heat.
  • Add bell pepper and green onion to the skillet. Saute until white of onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add broccolini and garlic; saute until broccolini is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes more. Set vegetables aside.
  • Melt butter in a larger skillet over medium heat. Add half-and-half and Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Add cream cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes more.
  • Add cooked sausage and vegetables to the skillet. Stir in drained pasta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 138.5 mg, Fat 54.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 28.4 g, Sodium 1664.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA



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Make and share this Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces uncooked spiral shaped pasta
3/4 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil and butter over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink.
  • Add broth; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta.
  • In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2093, Fat 163.3, SaturatedFat 83.4, Cholesterol 492.7, Sodium 2539.5, Carbohydrate 101.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 55.9

CREAMY CAJUN PASTA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Thus is a great recipe quick and easy with so many variations you can add chicken or shrimp, or other vegetables like broccoli. Also very versatile you can turn up the spice by adding hot sausage instead of mild.

Provided by Jordan Calvert

Categories     Pasta

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion
1 diced pepper, green, red, orange (whichevere you prefer)
1 pkg italian sausage, mild or hot( sliced)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp italian seasoning
2 1/2 c chicken broth
1 can(s) diced tomatos ( not drained)
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
12 oz uncooked penne pasta
4 oz cream cheese (softened abd cut into pieces)
1 c parmesan cheese
1/2 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. Turn Instant Pot on "Saute" mode. Add oil and butter.
  • 2. Add onion and green pepper and cook until starting to get soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 3. Add sausage and garlic and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 4. Add paprika, Italian seasoning, chicken broth, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper
  • 5. Add pasta and use a wooden spoon to push it all down into the liquid
  • 6. Place lid on Instant Pot. Make sure the valve is in "sealing" position. Cancel the "Saute" mode and set to Pressure Cook on HIGH for 5 minutes
  • 7. Manually release the pressure. Remove lid and stir in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until the cheese is melted.
  • 8. Sprinkle parsley on top

CREAMY PASTA & TOMATO WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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I just made the one of the best creamy macaroni and tomato dish I've ever had! I got tired of the same old stuff and started experimenting...It's quick, pretty cheap, easy to make and very versatile. Try it with sweet, spicy or mild Italian sausage or even ground beef, turkey or chicken.

Provided by Kaccy G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb italian sweet sausage, browned and drained
1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese
2 1/2 cups water
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, low sodium if possible
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can v8 juice, Spicy Hot
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, Creamy
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, Diced with Garlic, Basil, Oregano
1/4 cup evaporated milk
4 tablespoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 cup Italian cheese, grated (optional)
parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown meat in skillet, drain and set aside.
  • In a large sauce pan, mix chicken broth and water; bring to a boil.
  • Add 2 Tablespoons of margarine, macaroni and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until pasta is firm but not hard (Al Dente).
  • Drain pasta and set aside.
  • In large sauce pan melt 2 Tablespoons of margarine; add evaporated milk and cheese package and mix well; add V8, dice tomatoes, tomato soup and spices mix well.
  • Add macaroni and meat to sauce mixture and cook for 5 minutes, sauce will slightly thicken.
  • Top with additional cheese if you like and serve hot.

MAKEOVER CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA



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This slimmed-down version of a savory supper has just half the calories, 20% of the fat, 15% of the saturated fat and about 40% of the cholesterol. Yet the full-flavor result is one her family-and your-can enjoy without the guilt.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
3/4 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup milk
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, red pepper and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain and return to the pan. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, half-and-half, milk, wine or chicken broth, cheese, salt, pepper and paprika until blended. Add to the sausage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To achieve the creamiest sauce, use full-fat cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • For a richer flavor, brown the Italian sausage before adding it to the sauce.
  • Add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
  • If you like a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chopped chili peppers to the sauce.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, use crumbled tofu or tempeh instead of Italian sausage.
  • Serve this pasta dish with a side of crusty bread or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This creamy Italian sausage pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is sure to please the whole family. With its rich, creamy sauce, tender sausage, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a classic for a reason. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying pasta dish, give this recipe a try.

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