Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe
Want a quick dinner? Our chicken sausage pasta is a hit at our place and so easy to make. This dish is packed with flavor, thanks to fresh herbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It's a simple and healthy choice for a weeknight dinner idea! Plus, it's ready in under 20 minutes! It's a great choice for a hearty yet light meal.
Equipment
- Big cast iron or nonstick skillet
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Colander to drain the pasta
Ingredients
- 12 oz Bow tie pasta about 1 ½ cups
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Links Italian-style chicken sausage sliced
- 2 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 ½ - 2 cans 14.5 oz each Italian stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Dried basil
- ½ tsp Crushed Red pepper flakes optional
- 1 ½ cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as the package says.
- Heat the olive oil in a big pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes, then set aside.
- In the same pan, cook the tomatoes, salt, basil, and pepper flakes for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cream and ½ cup of Parmesan cheese. Let it bubble a bit.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for 6-8 minutes until it thickens, stirring sometimes.
- Mix the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce. Add the sausage on top or mix it in.
- Serve it hot, and sprinkle the rest of the Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- You can keep leftover chicken sausage pasta in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just let it cool down and store it in a sealed container.
- If you want to save it for later or freeze leftovers, make sure it's cooled first. Then, put it in a container that's safe for the freezer. It'll stay good for up to 4 months.
- Stick to Italian-style chicken sausage for the best flavour. Other types like Cajun spice can be okay, but avoid using apple sausage in this recipe