• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to privacy navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Jo Cooks

Simple - Easy - Comfort

Join my free recipe email club!
Free eBook
  • Recipe Index
  • Cookbooks
    • The Big Book of Jo’s Quick and Easy Meals
    • 30-Minute One-Pot Meals
  • ABOUT JO
  • Contact
  • Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube
  • Dinner Ideas
  • Instant Pot
  • Slow Cooker
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • One Pot
  • Desserts
Home / Recipes

Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta

40 minutes
4.73 from 29 votes
25 Comments
Jump to RecipePrint RecipeJump to Video
  • 312
by: Joanna Cismaru
06.17.22

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

This Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta is pure comfort food. A rich and creamy sauce loaded with Italian sausage and mushrooms served over the pasta of your choice, total crowd pleaser!

a braiser full of a creamy mushroom sauce topped with parsley

You know when you have one of those days that you’re just dead on your feet and you know you just need something comforting and delicious, but also easy and quick to throw together. This creamy sausage pasta is just that, plus it’s good for the soul – I promise you.

It’s chock full of earthy, savory mushrooms, spicy and plump sausage, and of course perfectly al dente pasta. I’m a sucker for a rich creamy sauce, I mean who isn’t? So of course this dish is swimming in one, so let’s get into it.

The best thing about this dish, other than how it tastes, is how flexible it is! By no means do you have to stick with the recipe listed below to the letter. If you have extra veggies or other kinds of protein hanging around the fridge then feel free to add them! I’ve included a section below that lists some great tasting additions so keep scrolling!

What Is Mafalda Pasta?

If you’re unfamiliar with this style of pasta, I don’t blame you – I mean it’s not exactly common. This style almost looks like shrunken down lasagna sheets which means they’ll be totally twirl-able when incorporated into your dish. I promise you’ll be able to find them at your local grocery store but if not any small shaped pasta will work just fine.

creamy mushroom sauce over a bowl of pasta topped with parsley

Ingredients

  • Pasta – We’re using Mafalda pasta today but if you can’t find it any small shaped pasta will work.
  • Sausage – I used nice Italian sausage with the casings removed.
  • Butter – Unsalted as we want to control the sodium in our dish.
  • Garlic – Use as much or little as you like.
  • Mushrooms – Fresh and sliced up, I used white mushrooms today.
  • Herbs – Fresh parsley all chopped up.
  • Red pepper flakes – To add some heat and color to our dish, go for as little or as much as you like depending on your spice tolerance.
  • Seasoning – Salt and pepper.
  • Cream – I used whipping cream today, feel free to go as heavy or as light as you like fat percentage wise.

How To Make Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta

  1. Prepare the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  2. Brown the sausage: At the same time cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and starts to brown. It should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet.
  3. Saute the sauteables: Add the butter to the skillet and melt. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until it becomes aromatic. Add the mushrooms and stir. Cook the mushrooms for about 5 minutes until they start to brown and all the liquid has evaporated.
  4. Create the sauce: Season the mushrooms with salt, pepper then add the red pepper flakes. Stir in the whipping cream and return the sausage back to the skillet. Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces a bit.
  5. Finish the dish: Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm over cooked pasta.
a plate of pasta covered in a creamy mushroom sauce with a fork

What Else Can I Use In Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta

As I said above, you can have as much fun with this dish as you’d like! Here’s some great additions:

VeggiesMeatPasta
AsparagusBeefBowties
Green peasChickenPenne
ZucchiniTurkeyRigatoni
Cherry tomatoesShrimpNoodles
Onion

Storing Leftovers

Properly cool the pasta before storing it, so that it will freeze and store evenly. It will stay fresh for 3 – 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Frozen pasta dishes will last for 2 – 3 months, just be sure to allow to thaw fully in the fridge before re heating.

More Must Try Pasta Recipes:

  • Creamy Cajun Pastalaya
  • One Pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna
  • Arugula and Walnut Pesto Pasta
  • Chicken Pesto Caprese Pasta
  • Penne with Prosciutto, Tomatoes and Zucchini
  • Penne with Cream and Smoked Salmon
  • Leftover Ham And Cheese Penne
  • Greek Chicken Pasta
  • Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper
  • Mushroom Sausage Sheet Pan Gnocchi

Looking for more recipes? Follow on… My Newsletter Pinterest Facebook Instagram

side view shot of creamy sausage mushroom pasta in a bowl

Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta

4.73 from 29 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 40 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 6
Print Pin Rate
This Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta is pure comfort food. A rich and creamy sauce loaded with Italian sausage and mushrooms served over the pasta of your choice, total crowd pleaser!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce pasta I used Mafalda
  • 3/4 pound Italian sausage no casings
  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound white mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups whipping cream (35%)
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  • At the same time cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and starts to brown. It should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and melt. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until it becomes aromatic. Add the mushrooms and stir. Cook the mushrooms for about 5 minutes until they start to brown and all the liquid has evaporated.
  • Season the mushrooms with salt, pepper then add the red pepper flakes. Stir in the whipping cream and return the sausage back to the skillet. Cook for about 7 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and reduces a bit. 
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm over cooked pasta.

Video

Recipe Notes

  1. If you don’t like mushrooms, use any vegetable you like such as peas or asparagus. You can always use beef, chicken, shrimp, or turkey as well.
  2. Use any type of pasta that you like. I find this works the best with smaller types such as penne, rotini, bowties, etc. but you use noodle types as well.
  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
  4. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 237gCalories: 734kcal (37%)Carbohydrates: 48g (16%)Protein: 20g (40%)Fat: 52g (80%)Saturated Fat: 27g (169%)Cholesterol: 162mg (54%)Sodium: 552mg (24%)Potassium: 583mg (17%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 1416IU (28%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 80mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Course:Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:creamy sausage mushroom pasta
Tried this recipe? Rate it belowtag @jocooks on instagram and hashtag it #jocooks!
  • 312

Meet Joanna Cismaru

I’m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts.

30 recipes from around the world cover.

Never miss a recipe!

Subscribe and get a FREE dinner recipes ebook!

carbonara mac n cheese souffle with a scoop missing
Previous Post
Carbonara Mac ‘n Cheese Souffle
side view shot of a sliced pork chop with pistachio salmuera
Next Post
Pork Chops with Pistachio Salmuera

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment & Rate Recipe Cancel reply

Did you make this recipe? Rate it:




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Gary Vought says

    March 4, 2022 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    Husband night in the kitchen. This was really, really good! It took me about 45 minutes. My wife loves mushrooms and creamy sauce. We’ll serve to our next guest to our house.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      March 6, 2022 at 12:27 pm

      Glad to hear you guys enjoyed it!

      Reply
Older Comments

Primary Sidebar

Joanna Cismaru

Hey there!

I'm Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts.

Read More…
cover for the big book of jo's quick and easy meals.

My Cookbook

Order Now: Amazon | Indigo | Barnes & Noble | Indie Bound | Books-A-Million

Never miss a recipe!

Subscribe and get a FREE dinner recipes ebook!

Sign me up

Dinner Favorites

black pepper chicken on a bed of rice on a black plate.

Black Pepper Chicken

a slice of pastitsio on a black plate.

Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)

side view shot of a piece of eggplant parmesan with marinara sauce in a white plate garnished with parsley and a piece cut out and held by a fork

Eggplant Parmesan

side view shot chicken souvlaki skewers with a little tzatziki on a plate

Chicken Souvlaki

yakisoba noodles with chicken and vegetables in a large serving platter.

Yakisoba

pouring lemon sauce over fried chicken.

Chinese Lemon Chicken

a chicken gyro wrapped in paper and topped with lots of tzatziki sauce with another gyro in the background

Chicken Gyros

homemade hamburger helper lasagna from scratch in a skillet.

One Pot Hamburger Helper Lasagna

Air Fryer Recipes

a roasted chicken on a serving platter along some roasted root veggies.

Air Fryer Whole Chicken

apple pie bombs on a white plate with the top one cut in half.

Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs

3 cooked chicken breasts on a cutting board.

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

air fried chicken drumsticks in a basket of an air fryer.

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

cooked chicken thighs in the basket of an air fryer.

Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

eggs inside an air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

lobster tails on a white serving platter.

Air Fryer Lobster Tails

hands pulling apart a mozzarella stick with the rest in the background

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

freshly made bread in air fryer on a cutting board cut into slices.

Air Fryer No Knead Bread

bacon wrapped water chestnuts on a white serving platter.

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Jo Cooks...

Flavors from around the world

No matter what household we have all grown up in, there is something that has brought us all together here and that is a love and appreciation of food. Food that is from cultures and cuisines across the world has always been a staple of the blog. I'm excited to bring you all a taste of each corner of the earth, every last bite seasoned to perfection and served up with love - from my kitchen to yours.
side shot of beef and broccoli in a skillet

Asian

Close up shot of a sliced limoncello lemon cake

Italian

a stack of quesadillas on a plate along with some lime wedges and topped with salsa.

Mexican

chicken and mushroom in creamy dill sauce over a bed of rice in a blue bowl.

Romanian

freshly made lamb korma in a beige braiser.

Indian

a few beef koftas on a plate with some pitas garnished with parsley next to tzatziki sauce.

Middle Eastern

Trending Now

overhead shot of oven baked chicken breasts in a baking dish

Baked Chicken Breast

overhead shot of oven baked chicken thighs in a pan

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

roast chicken with roast potatoes on a roaster.

Roast Chicken

a prime rib roast sliced on a plate

Prime Rib Roast

Browse All
  • Easy Dinners
  • Instant Pot
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • Chicken Recipes
  • Desserts
  • Recipe Index

Featured On

today logo.
huffpost logo.
the washington post logo.
jezebel logo.
countryliving logo.
good housekeeping logo.
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube
  • Recipe Index
  • Cookbooks
  • About Jo
  • Contact
  • visit my other site: Craving Home Cooked
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
© 2022 · All Rights Reserved · Back to Top
Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window

Subscribe and get a free dinner recipes ebook!