Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
My husband and I love any kind of pasta. This recipe is lovely and I prepare it often to satisfy hearty appetites.—Yvonne Shannon, Cobourg, Ontario

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
  • 3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package direction. In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil and butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink. add wine or broth; cook for 2 minutes. Add the cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.