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Creamy Sausage & Pea Pasta

Creamy Sausage & Pea Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish made with savory sausage, sweet peas, and a creamy parmesan sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add sausage and cook until browned.
  4. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and add peas, then let simmer.
  6. Add cooked pasta and mix well.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh parmesan for best texture
  • Add pasta water if sauce is too thick
  • Do not overcook peas
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired
  • Diet: Low Salt

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: creamy pasta, sausage pasta, easy dinner, comfort food