Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Sausage and Pea Pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Tender pasta is tossed with savory Italian sausage, sweet peas, and a luscious cream sauce, then finished with Parmesan and fresh parsley for a touch of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Sauté Sausage: Brown sausage in olive oil, add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Add Peas and Cream: Stir in peas, then add cream and heat through.
- Combine: Toss drained pasta in skillet, mix in Parmesan and adjust consistency with pasta water.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Try using spicy sausage or substitute with chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Enhance with a squeeze of lemon juice or extra Parmesan for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
