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Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta

Savor the delightful combination of flavors in this Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta, where juicy Italian sausage mingles perfectly with earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. The magic lies in its simplicity, a dish that is wonderfully comforting yet easy to whip up. Every bite will have you coming back for more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy sausage mushroom pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 730kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce pasta I used Mafalda
  • ¾ pound Italian sausage no casings
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound white mushrooms sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups whipping cream (35%)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
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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.

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Notes

  1. Choice of pasta: This recipe works great with various types of pasta. Feel free to use what you have on hand, but keep in mind that pasta with grooves or ridges (like penne or fusilli) helps to hold the creamy sauce well.
  2. Sausage substitute: You can substitute the Italian sausage with chorizo or ground turkey for a different flavor profile.
  3. Mushroom variety: While this recipe calls for white mushrooms, you can use other types like cremini or portobello for a deeper flavor.
  4. Dairy-free option: For a dairy-free alternative, you can use coconut cream or a plant-based cream instead of the whipping cream.
  5. Spice level: Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
  6. Add greens: To add a bit more color and nutrition, consider tossing in some spinach or arugula just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1420IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg