Description
This Easy Sausage Pesto Pasta is a flavorful and creamy dish that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners. With savory Italian sausage, aromatic garlic and onions, and a rich pesto sauce, this pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the sausage until browned. Add garlic and onion, sauté until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, pesto, and cream. Simmer until heated through.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat. Stir in Parmesan cheese, season, and garnish with basil.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for an extra kick or turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
