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A comforting weeknight dinner featuring spicy Italian sausage and tender pasta tossed in a luscious, creamy tomato sauce. This rich and savory dish comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy evenings.
Cook the Pasta
Brown the Sausage
Build the Sauce Base
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A comforting weeknight dinner featuring spicy Italian sausage and tender pasta tossed in a luscious, creamy tomato sauce. This rich and savory dish comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy evenings.
This italian_american recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 925.19 calories per serving with 30.97g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Simmer the Sauce
Finish and Combine
Serve
Replace the Italian sausage with 1 lb of sliced cremini mushrooms or a plant-based sausage alternative. Sauté the mushrooms until browned before adding the onions.
Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or evaporated milk for a less rich sauce. Note that the sauce may be slightly thinner.
Stir in 2-3 cups of fresh spinach or chopped kale during the last few minutes of simmering the sauce. Cook until the greens are just wilted.
After combining the pasta and sauce, transfer it to a baking dish. Top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases and protecting skin from sun damage.
The Italian sausage provides all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source necessary for building and repairing tissues, including muscle.
The carbohydrates from the pasta are the body's primary fuel source, providing a quick and sustained release of energy to power you through your day.
A typical serving of this Sausage Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce contains approximately 750-850 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the specific ingredients used, such as the fat content of the sausage and cream.
This dish is a rich and indulgent comfort food, high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat. While delicious, it is best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. It does provide protein from the sausage and lycopene from the tomatoes.
Yes, absolutely. Simply substitute the regular pasta with your favorite brand of gluten-free pasta. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to its package directions, as cooking times can vary.
Certainly. This sauce works well with any short, sturdy pasta that can hold the hearty sauce. Good alternatives include ziti, fusilli, orecchiette, or cavatappi.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently warm the pasta in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of milk, cream, or water to loosen the sauce and restore its creamy texture.
Yes, the sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Complete the recipe through step 4 (simmering the sauce) but do not add the cream. Store the sauce in the fridge. When ready to serve, reheat the sauce, stir in the cream, and toss with freshly cooked pasta.