Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ozPenne pasta
• 1 lbItalian sausage (bulk or casing removed)
• 1 can (28 oz)Crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cupHeavy cream
• 1/2, finely choppedOnion
• 3 cloves, mincedGarlic
• 1 tbspOlive oil
• 1 tspDried basil
• to tasteSalt
• to tasteBlack pepper
• for garnishParmesan cheese

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories

600 kcal

Protein

30 g

Carbs

60 g

Fat

25 g

Steps

1. 1

   Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set sausage aside.

3. 3

   Add chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and dried basil, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

5. 5

   Stir in the heavy cream and return the cooked sausage to the sauce. Heat through gently, about 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss to coat everything evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese, or cool completely before portioning into meal prep containers.