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Cheesy Sausage Pasta: Discover a Creamy Delight

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Cheesy Sausage Pasta is a hearty and indulgent one-pan dish that combines flavorful sausage with a creamy cheese sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s quick, satisfying, and ideal for busy weeknights or cozy comfort food cravings.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or rigatoni)
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add ground sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring and scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.
  6. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
  8. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until the sauce is creamy and well blended.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use Italian sausage for more herby flavor or smoked sausage for depth.
  • Add vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.
  • Adjust heat level with red pepper flakes or hot sausage.
  • Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to maintain sauce texture.
  • Short pasta shapes like penne or rotini work best for holding the sauce.

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