Pasta with Sweet Sausage, Tomato and Basil
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
Description:
Indulge in the savory flavors of this delightful Pasta with Sweet Sausage, Tomato and Basil recipe! With a perfect blend of tender sweet Italian sausage, tangy crushed tomatoes, and aromatic basil, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser, ideal for a cozy dinner with loved ones or a casual gathering with friends. The rich creaminess of heavy cream complements the hearty sausage and brightens up the dish, while the fragrant garlic adds depth and complexity to every bite. Whether you’re a fan of European cuisine or simply crave a comforting one-dish meal ready in under an hour, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire!
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sweet Italian sausage link
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 20 oz pasta
Instructions:
- Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add olive oil and sweet Italian sausage to the hot skillet.
- Brown the sausage, breaking it into small bits as it cooks.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then return it to the heat.
- Add minced garlic to the sausage and sauté for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine with the sausage and garlic. Allow it to come to a gentle bubble.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, stir in the heavy cream until well incorporated, then add in the chopped parsley and torn basil leaves, reserving some for garnish.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated, then transfer to a serving dish.
- Garnish the pasta with additional fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve the Pasta with Sweet Sausage, Tomato and Basil hot and enjoy the delicious flavors!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 683
- Total Fat: 31.7g
- Saturated Fat: 12.3g
- Cholesterol: 70.3mg
- Sodium: 1264mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 72.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 8.3g
- Protein: 26.8g
Recipe Notes:
- For a lighter option, you can use turkey or chicken sausage instead of sweet Italian sausage.
- Feel free to adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more or less heavy cream according to your preference.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes a delicious topping for this dish, adding an extra layer of flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through before serving.
