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A bowl of Chicken Sausage Pasta with rigatoni, chicken sausage, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
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Chicken Sausage Pasta

Experience the delightful combination of savory chicken sausage and creamy pasta, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta penne or your choice
  • 4 links Chicken Sausage sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 pinch Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 sprig Fresh Basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Sausage and Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and cook the chicken sausage slices until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to blister, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked pasta and chicken sausage back to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.