Pasta with Sausage and Cream

Pasta with Sausage and Cream is a rich and satisfying dish, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. The creamy sauce, combined with savory sausage, envelops the pasta for a delightful and indulgent experience.

Ingredients

• Pasta (penne or rigatoni) - 200 grams
• Kosher sausage (chicken or turkey) - 200 grams, casings removed
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and sausage to the skillet. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the sausage.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from fresh parsley and garlic.

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