Tuscan Sausage Pasta in Creamy Sauce: A Cozy Weeknight Delight
A comforting and delicious Tuscan sausage pasta in a creamy sauce that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and Italian sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for a few minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined; let it cook for another few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together; season with salt.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter option, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Tuscan Sausage Pasta, creamy sauce, weeknight dinner