Description
A rich and savory pasta dish featuring browned Italian sausage, garlic, and crushed tomatoes in a creamy, spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Spicy Italian Sausage, casings removed
- 1 lb Penne or Rigatoni pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until slightly under al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned throughout.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 5-8 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American