Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta Recipe
This creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta recipe is an irresistible dinner favorite! Made with flavorful sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and a luscious creamy sauce, it's a perfect comfort food dish that's quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ditalini pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return sausage to the skillet and mix well. Toss in the cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using spicy or mild sausage and more or less red pepper flakes.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850mg