Sausage Pasta Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 669kcal

Sausage Pasta is creamy, hearty, and so easy to make in just 30 minutes!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Heat the olive oil in a deep skillet set over medium heat until shimmering.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Add the sausage, garlic, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Crumble the sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.
19 ounces Italian sausage, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage mixture to a clean bowl. Set aside.
Carefully wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Add the chicken broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, ¾ cup tomato sauce
Add the pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes, until tender.
8 ounces dry penne pasta
Remove the pan from the heat. Leave about 3 tablespoons of liquid in the pan, discard the rest.
Stir in the mascarpone until melted.
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
Add the fresh basil and cooked sausage mixture back to the pan. Mix well. Serve with fresh basil and toasted baguette slices.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

If you don’t have fresh basil for this recipe, you can use dried basil from the bottle.
Be sure to bring the tomato sauce and broth to a boil before tossing your pasta into the skillet. Use a timer to keep track of how long your pasta cooks to avoid overcooking it and making it mushy.
You can alternate the sausage with ground beef, ground turkey, or even meatless crumbles.

Storage: Store sausage pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.