Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

A rich and creamy pasta dish with Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, and a touch of spice.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
• 12 oz ditalini pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 oz ditalini pasta
• 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese for garnish
• 0 black pepper to taste
• 0 red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

1. Chop up one large onion.
2. Shred 1 cup of parmesan cheese. Set aside.
3. Cook 12 oz of ditalini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
4. Brown 1 lb of Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
7. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
9. Add the cooked ditalini pasta and shredded parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
10. Spoon the pasta into bowls. Garnish with additional shredded parmesan cheese, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste before serving.