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Creamy Pasta With Sausage and Mushrooms

14 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 28MINS

Creamy Pasta With Sausage and Mushrooms

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Looking for a delicious pasta recipe that doesn't require heavy cream? This Creamy Pasta With Sausage and Mushrooms fits the bill! Made with half and half, this recipe is light but still packed with flavor. Plus, the mushrooms and sausage add a wonderful earthy element to the dish. Your family and friends will be begging you for this recipe!
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The Dharma Kitchen
Hi, I'm Carrie! The Dharma Kitchen is about cooking and living mindfully and with intent, an idea that is borne equally out of my time in the kitchen and on the mat.
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Looking for a delicious pasta recipe that doesn't require heavy cream? This Creamy Pasta With Sausage and Mushrooms fits the bill! Made with half and half, this recipe is light but still packed with flavor. Plus, the mushrooms and sausage add a wonderful earthy element to the dish. Your family and friends will be begging you for this recipe!
28MINS
Total Time
$1.81
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Penne Pasta
1 lb
Penne Pasta
or Rigatoni, or any other short pasta
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Sweet Italian Sausage Link
1 lb
Sweet Italian Sausage Link
up to 1.5 lb
or Hot Italian Sausage
Onion
1
Small Onion, diced
Italian Seasoning
2 tsp
Italian Seasoning
Dried Sage
1 tsp
Dried Sage
Dried Thyme
as needed
Dried Thyme
Kosher Salt
as needed
Kosher Salt, divided
Ground Black Pepper
as needed
Ground Black Pepper, divided
Unsalted Butter
1 Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
Mushroom
4 1/2 cups
Mushrooms, roughly chopped
any type
Half and Half
3/4 cup

Sponsored

Kemps Half & Half
Pecorino Romano Cheese
1/2 cup
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
plus more for serving
or Parmesan
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
4 Tbsp
Chopped Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
for serving
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
537
Fat
18.7 g
Protein
27.8 g
Carbs
65.0 g
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Author's Notes

You can use chicken or turkey sausage if desired, instead of pork, if you’d like something with less fat. Feel free to use any kind of mushrooms you like, or mix them up.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Penne Pasta (1 lb) according to package directions, about 8 to 9 minutes.
step 2
In a large, deep skillet, heat the Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) over medium-high heat and cook the Sweet Italian Sausage Link (1 lb), turning occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan to cool and slice thinly.
step 3
Cooked the Onion (1) over medium-high heat in the pan with the sausage fat and oil, stirring in the Italian Seasoning (2 tsp), Dried Sage (1 tsp), Dried Thyme (as needed), and ¼ tsp each Kosher Salt (as needed) and Ground Black Pepper (as needed). Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onions are softened.
step 4
Add the Unsalted Butter (1 Tbsp) and melt, combining it with the onions and seasonings. Add the Mushrooms (4 1/2 cups) and toss to coat. Cook the mushrooms for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender.
step 5
Return the sliced sausage to the skillet with the mushrooms. Add the Kemps Half & Half (3/4 cup) and the remaining Kosher Salt (as needed) and Ground Black Pepper (as needed). Boil over high heat until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
step 6
Add the pasta to the pan, and then stir in the Pecorino Romano Cheese (1/2 cup) until the sauce is creamy. Serve immediately and garnish with extra cheese and Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (4 Tbsp) if desired.
step 6 Add the pasta to the pan, and then stir in the Pecorino Romano Cheese (1/2 cup) until the sauce is creamy. Serve immediately and garnish with extra cheese and Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley (4 Tbsp) if desired.
Tags
American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Mushrooms
Pork
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Italian
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