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Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta Recipe

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This Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta with savory chicken sausage, creamy marinara sauce, and sweet peas. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy weeknight meal that balances spice from red pepper flakes with the richness of cream and parmesan cheese for a deliciously satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 12 oz. pasta

Sausage and Sauce

  • 2 links chicken sausage (Italian or spicy)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 24 oz. marinara sauce (favorite kind)
  • 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or more)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Finishing

  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil water in a saucepan and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Cook Sausage: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage links and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
  4. Add Sauce and Dairy: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in marinara sauce, milk, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Add Peas and Seasoning: Stir in frozen peas, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute the flavors.
  6. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the peas are heated through and tender.
  7. Add Parmesan: Remove skillet from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  8. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  9. Serve: Serve the pasta hot, optionally topped with extra parmesan cheese for garnish.

Notes

  • Use your favorite type of pasta such as penne, rigatoni, or fusilli for best results.
  • For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Chicken sausage can be substituted with turkey sausage or pork sausage if preferred.
  • To make the dish lighter, use low-fat milk and reduce or omit the heavy cream.
  • Parmesan is optional but adds a creamy, salty flavor that complements the dish well.
  • Frozen peas can be replaced with fresh peas if available, adjusting simmer time accordingly.

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