Best Chicken Sausage Pasta
Creamy pasta tossed with browned chicken sausage and a savory garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, or rotini
- 12 –14 oz chicken sausage sliced (Italian-style or garlic herb)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: spinach cherry tomatoes, bell peppers
- Optional garnish: fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta and reserve water.
- Brown sausage and sauté aromatics.
- Simmer broth and cream.
- Toss with pasta, sausage, and cheese.
- Season and serve.
Notes
- Brown the sausage well
- Keep the cream heat low
- Use pasta water for sauce
- Great with added veggies