A quick and easy one pot creamy Italian pasta recipe loaded with flavorful Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces penne pasta
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian turkey sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the penne pasta, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes with their juice to the pot. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately.