Description
This Italian Sausage and Mushroom Pasta is a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. It features flavorful Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, all tossed with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (any shape)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Sausage and Cook Mushrooms: In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove sausage and drain any excess grease. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and browned. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
- Make Sauce: Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in white wine (or broth), oregano, and lemon juice. Cook for 1 minute. Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Combine and Finish: Return sausage and mushrooms to the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Sausage: Use bulk sausage or remove casings from sausage links.
- Prep Ahead: The sausage and mushrooms can be cooked ahead of time.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
