Description
Creamy Sausage and Tomato Rotini
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until they soften.
Make the Sauce: Lower heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Pasta, Sausage, and Sauce: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, then add the drained pasta. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley, and enjoy warm!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~550 kcal per serving
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