A kick of spice in this flavorful and easy dinner recipe for Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta. A filling meal idea that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
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Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta
No more boring pasta nights. This recipe kicks up dinner to a whole ‘nother level. With a kick of spicy and so much flavor. Plus, it’s really easy to make.
Skip the spaghetti. Skip the alfredo. Don’t even think about that boxed mac and cheese.
This yummy, and really easy, recipe transforms the dinner routine. It’s got everything you want in a recipe – fast to make, flavorful, and a little heat to make it so delicious.
It’s absolutely loaded with flavor. And a perfect kick of spice.
Just grab a glass of milk and you’ll be ready for dinner.
To prepare this dish, start by boiling your pasta. I prefer penne, but any pasta will work.
While your noodles cook, you’ll mix together the creamy sauce by frying the hot Italian sausage, onions, and garlic. Then add in the can of Rotel tomatoes and chilies and heavy cream.
Then, just add pepper, to taste. It’s as easy as that. If you want even more spice, you can toss in a little crushed red pepper.
Let it continue to cook to thicken until about when your noodles are ready, and then add in some cheese and the noddles and serve.
Best of all, this entire recipe will only take you 20 minutes to prepare.
Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta
Cook
Total
Yield 10 servings
A kick of spice in this flavorful and easy dinner recipe for Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta. A filling meal idea that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 packages penne noodles (18 oz)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Hot Italian Sausage
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 (10 oz) cans rotel
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
Boil noodles until al dente. Strain and return to pot.
While you're noodle cook, prepare your sauce. Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add Italian sausage and diced onion, cooking until onions start to turn translucent.
Add garlic, rotel, and heavy cream to your sausage mixture. Add pepper, based on taste preferences. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then add cheese and stir until melted.
Transfer sauce to your strained noodles and serve.
Courses Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cups
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 685 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 29.8 g | 46% | |
Saturated Fat 11.9 g | 60% | |
Cholesterol 78 mg | 26% | |
Sodium 634 mg | 26% | |
Total Carbohydrates 71 g | 24% | |
Dietary Fiber 7.6 g | 30% | |
Sugars 4.8 g | ||
Protein 33 g | 66% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe adapted from: Spicy Sausage Pasta Skillet
Audrey McClelland
That looks delicious! I love spicy Italian sausage, and putting in a recipe like this helps give the dish a kick.
Allie D.
Your pasta looks delicious! My husband loves spicy Italian sausage and adds it to his pasta dishes when he cooks dinner.
Becky
This looks like a deliciously, quick and easy meal to make. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when I don’t have much time too cook after a long day at work.
Vera Sweeney
This sounds like a great pasta dinner!! My family would love this dish for a dinner meal!
mel
Oh my, this sounds and looks delicious. I love the idea of a spicy Italian sausage pasta for dinner. It’s a hearty meal by the looks!
Marie
You had me at spicy… and then again at sausage! So much yum in one dish plus it’s easy to make! Love it! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello
This looks delicious. I have saved it for future menu ideas. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Heidi
This would be a great meal to put together on one of our busy nights of the week! Thanks for sharing with Funtastic Friday!
John Carden
Oh baby! Let me get some of that in my belly!!!!
amber
I’m not sure why you have it for 1.5 boxes of noodles. I followed the recipe as described and it was very bland. My mom made the meal too with only 1 box of noodles and she loved it. I had to add a lot of salt and red pepper flakes to make it taste good.. next time I’ll try it with one box of noodles only.
Janel
We feed a small army over here, and that’s the portion size we used to feed 4 hungry boys (plus some for us adults).