Ingredients
- Penne pasta: 12 ounces
- Sausage: 1 pound
- Tomatoes: 1 cup, diced
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh basil: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta and heat a pan over medium-high heat for the sausage.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sausage to the pan, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: While the sausage is cooking, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Add diced tomatoes to the pan with the sausage, followed by the heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken, then stir in the fresh basil.
- Finishing Touches: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the pasta hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to reserve a little pasta water before draining it; adding a splash to your sauce helps it cling to the pasta.
- Don’t overcook the sausage to keep it juicy.
- Add freshly grated parmesan for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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