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A bowl of rigatoni pasta with sausage and topped with grated parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.

Quick Sausage and Cream Pasta

A fast and flavorful pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines savory sausage with a creamy tomato sauce for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Simmer Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 package Pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Onion finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 pkg Jimmy Dean Regular bulk sausage
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef Stock or 1 cup water + bouillon paste
  • 1 cup Light Cream heavy cream also works
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Garnish
  • as needed Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion (if using) and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the bulk sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat if desired.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in the light cream and stir until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Do not boil after adding cream.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine thoroughly.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

This recipe is very forgiving. Feel free to adjust the amount of cream or seasoning to your preference. If you don't have beef stock, you can substitute with chicken stock or even water with a bouillon cube.

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