Ground Italian Sausage Recipes

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is a family favorite Italian pasta recipe! This easy pasta dish is full of savory sausage and a delicious, creamy, parmesan sauce and ready in 20 minutes!

With back to school in full force and busy nights ahead of us, I am finding myself reaching for new quick and easy dinner inspiration. I happen to love Italian sausage because its so flavorful and delicious, I can use it to make a simple meal that is flavor packed in no time. Theres nothing better than having a restaurant quality pasta dish on the table in 20 minutes! Plus, everyone in my house loves a good creamy pasta dish any night of the week!

You guys have spoken and seem to be loving these easy 20-30 minute weeknight meals as much as we do! Im happy to say this Italian sausage pasta is one of my personal faves! If youre looking for more simple dinners, dont miss my Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice or my One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper!

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is a family favorite Italian pasta recipe! This easy pasta dish is full of savory sausage and a delicious, creamy, parmesan sauce and ready in 20 minutes!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 600 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 Pound Ground Italian Sausage
• 1 Pound Penne Pasta
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1/2 Yellow Onion (Minced)
• 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Cups Heavy Cream
• 5 Ounces Baby Spinach
• 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Instruction:

1. Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook the Italian sausage along with the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt until the sausage is no longer pink.
4. Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary and return the meat mixture to the pan.
5. Turn the heat to low and add the cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add in the spinach.
6. Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
7. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Stir the pasta into the sauce.
8. Serve immediately.

Italian Sausage Pasta

This easy 30 minute, one pot Italian Sausage Pasta recipe is the perfect family meal topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 918 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Italian pork sausage
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained (1 can))
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 8 ounces medium pasta ( (penne) uncooked)
• ½ cup mozzarella (shredded)
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• parsley (or basil, optional )

Instruction:

1. Cook sausage and onion until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered 14-16 minutes or until pasta is tender.
4. Remove from heat and top with cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Garnish with parsley.

One-Skillet Italian Sausage Pasta

Easy pasta recipe with Italian sausage, tomatoes and pasta all cooked together in one skillet, then topped with Parmesan cheese

Prep: 20min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6

Nutrition Facts: Calories 319 calories

Ingredients:

• 3/4 pound Italian pork sausage
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained
• 1 cup Hunt’s® Tomato Sauce
• 8 ounces dry penne pasta, uncooked
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction:

1. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 5 minutes, breaking apart with spoon to crumble. Drain; return to skillet.
2. Add water, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce and pasta to skillet; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat and cook 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
3. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

This Italian Sausage Pasta Is So Easy, You’ll Forget About Other Pasta Recipes

FAQ

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What to have with Italian sausage?

• Parmesan Risotto.
• Zucchini and Squash Casserole.
• Sauteed Broccolini.
• Buttered Noodles.
• Oat Rolls.
• Marinara Sauce.
• Roasted Potatoes.
• Mac and Cheese.