Penne with Italian Sausage In Creamy Tomato Sauce

We make this Pasta with Italian sausage and creamy tomato sauce all the time as it’s an easy and NO FAIL delicious recipe!

We have been so fortunate to have a great traditional Butcher shop so near our house. I can actually walk from our house to their store. How convenient is that!

Sadly, they will soon be moving to another town and we will miss them terribly. Thankfully though, we often visit this town so we can continue to get our favorite meat combos from their shop and still enjoy cooking with them.

We just need to buy in bulk and have our cooler ready for the long haul. 🙂

I guess the reason why we love this super simple pasta recipe is truly because of the good quality of Italian Sausage that we get from their store.

That is the key here – get a good quality Italian Sausage whether from the butcher’s shop or from your local grocery. If you do so, like us, this will become a family staple in your household.

We have been making this pasta almost on a weekly basis.

I have done this many years ago but for some reason, when we moved to our new house, I have forgotten about this recipe.

Thankfully, since we get Italian Sausages on a regular basis and one day I ran out of ideas on how to use them (or was probably too lazy to think of one….) it dawned on me that I should try this recipe once again. 

Needless to say, the entire family, especially my hubby, were all very pleased.

If you get the links in casing you may, if you like, simply slice the sausage before using. That works too as you can see below.

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WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS FOR PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE?

  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 lb. Italian Sausages (Spicy or Regular)
  • 1 lb. Plum Tomatoes, diced
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Heavy (or Double) Cream, (add some more, if needed)
  • A pinch or 2 of Red Chili flakes
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 12 oz. Penne (or Spaghetti or your favorite Pasta)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped to garnish
  • Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

TIPS & TRICKS

Add the red chili flakes only if you are using regular Italian Sausages and not the Spicy ones to give the pasta sauce a little spicy kick!

HOW DO YOU MAKE PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE?

Boil enough water to cook the pasta. Season the water with salt. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. As you are waiting for the water to boil begin cooking the sauce.

Heat the Olive oil over medium-low heat just until warmed up. Add the sausages and sauté them in oil breaking them apart as you do so with a fork to loosen the meat and prevent them from clumping. Cook until the sausages change color or turn brown.

Stir in the diced tomatoes and dried Italian seasoning.  Raise the heat a little and cook uncovered until the tomatoes have softened about 7-10 minutes. Add the red chili flakes at this point, if using.

Pour in the cream. Gently stir it in and allow to simmer until fully heated through, roughly 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Drain the pasta when done. Add to the sauce and toss until fully coated. Garnish with some chopped fresh Parsley for extra flavor and color. Serve immediately with some freshly grated Parmesan Cheese! Delish!!!

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Penne with Italian Sausage in Creamy Tomato Sauce

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We make this Pasta with Italian sausage and creamy tomato sauce all the time as it’s an easy and NO FAIL delicious recipe!
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 596 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Italian Sausages (Spicy or Regular)
  • 1 lb Plum Tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tsp dried Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Double Cream, add some more, if needed
  • pinch or 2 of Red Chili flakes, (see notes)
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 12 oz Penne or Spaghetti or your favorite Pasta
  • Fresh parsley, chopped to garnish
  • Parmesan cheese, sprinkle on top

Instructions
 

  • Boil enough water to cook the pasta. Season the water with salt. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. As you are waiting for the water to boil begin cooking the sauce.
  • Heat the Olive oil over medium-low heat just until warmed up. Add the sausages and sauté them in oil breaking them apart as you do so with a fork to loosen the meat and prevent them from clumping. Cook until the sausages change color or turn brown.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes and dried Italian seasoning.  Raise the heat a little and cook uncovered until the tomatoes have softened about 7-10 minutes. Add the red chili flakes at this point, if using.
  • Pour in the cream. Gently stir it in and allow to simmer until fully heated through, roughly 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Drain the pasta when done. Add to the sauce and toss until fully coated. Garnish with some chopped fresh Parsley for extra flavor and color. Serve immediately with some freshly grated Parmesan Cheese! Delish!!!

Notes

TIPS & TRICKS
Add only if you are using regular Italian Sausages and not the Spicy one to give the pasta sauce a little spicy kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 19gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 565mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 933IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Pasta with Italian Sausage and Creamy Tomato Sauce, Penne with Italian Sausage and Creamy Tomato Sauce
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Last updated on February 6th, 2023 at 09:21 pm

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12 Comments

  1. August 4, 2013 / 11:40 pm

    Hello!

    I love Pasta and I just wanted to ask, is the Italian seasoning a Must? Or could I substitute it with something else??

    Thanks! And more gastronomical delights please!

    • August 5, 2013 / 12:48 am

      It does add a lot of flavor but if you must substitute then try either dried parsley or thyme. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by Micole. 🙂

  2. Beth
    July 21, 2023 / 11:47 am

    5 stars
    This is such a great recipe. It’s the perfect combination of easy and delicious. You can’t beat that!

  3. Chenee
    July 21, 2023 / 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favorite dishes ever. This has so much flavor and texture. My family really loved it.

  4. Casey
    July 21, 2023 / 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    So yummy! This was the perfect Saturday night meal. I think my kids like it more than most of the things I make!

  5. Kim
    July 21, 2023 / 12:45 pm

    5 stars
    I didn’t have any sausage so I made it with ground turkey and added a little extra Italian spice. It was amazing! Definitely a winner.

  6. Anjali
    July 21, 2023 / 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a comforting and satisfying recipe!! And the Italian spices added so much flavor! We served it with a side salad and garlic bread and it was the perfect dinner!

  7. Kerri
    July 21, 2023 / 1:29 pm

    5 stars
    What a yummy pasta dish! It was a perfect weeknight meal for me and my family!

  8. Andrea
    July 21, 2023 / 1:42 pm

    5 stars
    Easy to make, full of great flavors, hearty and comforting. This is a perfect meal for my family.

  9. Holley
    July 21, 2023 / 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    Such an easy and delicious dinner! The entire family loved it!

  10. Kushigalu
    July 21, 2023 / 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing flavors. Totally in love with this dish. Thanks for the great recipe.

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