Cheesy Sausage Pasta
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cheesy Sausage Pasta. This flavorful dish combines Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and melted cheeses for a satisfying meal!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 850kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
- ½ cup (57 g) mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan cheese finely grated, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- To a large skillet over medium heat, add sausage. Cook until no longer pink (8-10 minutes), breaking up the sausage as you go. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- To the skillet with the sausage, add marinara, cream cheese, mozzarella, ¼ cup of parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese is incorporated into the dish.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. If needed, add a small amount of the reserved pasta water until the dish reaches your desired consistency.
- Garnish with the remaining parmesan and parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 850kcal