Best Italian Pasta And Sausage Dinner Recipes

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ZESTY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA



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Flavorful Johnsonville Italian Sausage and broccoli in a light tomato garlic sauce with linguine pasta. This dish is simply irresistible.

Provided by From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (19 ounce) package Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage Links
1 (16 ounce) package linguine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced Italian tomatoes
1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets

Steps:

  • Prepare sausage according to directions. Cool slightly; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until tender. Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Add the broccoli and cooked pasta. Cook until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Add sausage; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797.5 calories, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1436.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ITALIAN PASTA AND SAUSAGE DINNER



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The ricotta adds a nice thick creamy backdrop to the hot sausage and spices with the cavatappi bring it all together. If you cannot get cavatappi elbow macaroni makes a good substitute.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces cavatappi pasta
6 ounces hot Italian sausage
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (depending on how much heat you like)
salt and pepper
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
4 ounces tomato sauce
fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a medium pan crumb and cook sausage about 6 minutes; drain off grease and add chopped onion and garlic sautéing another 6 minutes or so till onion is tender.
  • Stir in basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper heat another one to two minutes.
  • Lower heat while adding tomato sauce and ricotta, stir while heating so ricotta blends evenly and does not burn.
  • Mix pasta and sauce together. Sever with fresh grated parmesan cheese and a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 888.7, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 19.1

CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

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