Description
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta, a dish that combines velvety cream sauce and savory Italian sausage for an unforgettable meal. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a comforting embrace of flavor in every bite. With al dente ditalini pasta, aromatic garlic, and a hint of tomato paste, this pasta dish is not only easy to prepare but also guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or crusty bread for a well-rounded dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta
- 8 ounces mild Italian ground sausage
- ½ cup sweet onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ to ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ to 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and toss with avocado oil.
- In a nonstick sauté pan, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until golden brown.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
- Stir in tomato paste and caramelize for 2-3 minutes while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and reduce by half. Lower heat and mix in heavy cream until combined.
- Add Parmesan cheese until melted, then toss in the cooked pasta until well-coated.
- Adjust sauce consistency with additional broth if necessary before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 79mg