Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta
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This easy pasta recipe is a hybrid between Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta and fancy hamburger helper with sausage. But no matter what you call it, it’s damn good!
This creamy pasta recipe is perfect any night of the week. Made from a few simple ingredients, your entire family will LOVE this easy dinner recipe. If you’re looking to add some veggies, try tossing in some fresh peas or wilted spinach. Both would be great additions!
Other recipes you may enjoy include, Marry Me Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy and One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper.
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Recipe Ingredients
- Pasta – You’ll need 8-ounces of pasta for this recipe. I love using ditalini pasta. Make sure to cook it al dente.
- Avocado Oil – You’ll need avocado oil for this recipe. Avocado oil has a high smoke point and neutral flavor.
- Sausage – You’ll need mild Italian ground sausage for this recipe. Option to use hot sausage if you prefer a little spice.
- Aromatics – You’ll need diced onion, and minced fresh garlic for this recipe.
- Tomato Paste – Tomato paste adds a depth of flavor to the sauce. Allow the paste to caramelize a bit in the pan before deglazing it.
- Seasoning – Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth – Low sodium chicken broth help prevent the sauce from getting too salty.
- Heavy Cream – This thickens the sauce making it silky and creamy. Option to use half and half.
- Parmesan Cheese – This acts as a binder in the sauce. Once it’s melted and well combined, the sauce is ready to go.
- Red Pepper Flakes – Optional. Add a pinch if you like a little spice.
How to Make Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta
Make the Pasta
- Boil a pot of water, season it with kosher salt and cook the ditalini pasta according to the package. Al dente is best. Drain off the excess water using a colander, drizzle with avocado oil and set the pasta aside.
Make the Sauce
- Heat a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, add the mild Italian ground sausage. Sauté the sausage until it’s golden brown, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent. These handy silicon spatulas are great for safely mixing your ingredients without damaging your pans.
- Next, add the tomato paste and allow it to lightly caramelize in the pan for 2-3 minutes. Season everything with a pinch of kosher salt and a few turns cracked black pepper.
- Next, deglaze the pan with low sodium chicken broth. Once the broth reduces by half, reduce the heat to medium and add the heavy cream. Stir well. Next, add the grated parmesan cheese. Once the cheese is melted, add the cooked pasta. Toss until everything is well coated in the sauce. Garnish with red pepper flakes and enjoy!
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a touch of broth to help thin it back out.
Storage for Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. When reheating add a touch of broth to the bottom of a nonstick skillet to help reconstitute the sauce. Heat until warmed through. Option to use the microwave too. You’ll also want to add a touch of broth to the bowl before reheating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different pasta shape?
Yes! Any pasta shape will work, but shorter cuts like penne, bowtie or macaroni are best.
Why do you use avocado oil?
Avocado oil has a high smoke point and does not impart flavor on the food like olive oil can.
Can I swap out the heavy cream?
Yes! You can use half and half or milk. But this will drastically change the texture of the sauce. I suggest enjoying the recipe as is. A little heavy cream won’t hurt anybody.
Other Easy Dinner Recipes to Consider Trying
- Easy Bruschetta Chicken
- Creamy Garlic Chicken
- One Pan Creamy Pesto Chicken
- One Skillet Crispy Tuscan Chicken Thighs with Creamy Orzo Pasta
Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta
This easy pasta recipe is a hybrid between creamy marry me ditalini sausage pasta and fancy hamburger helper with sausage. But no matter what you call it, it's damn good!
Equipment
- 1 pasta pot w colander
- 1 nonstick saute pan
- 1 colander
- 1 spatulas
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta, cooked al dente
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 8 ounces mild Italian ground sausage
- ½ cup sweet onion, diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
- pinch kosher salt, to taste
- few turns cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ – ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ¾ – 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- red pepper flakes, optional garnish
Instructions
How to Make Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta
Make the Pasta
- Boil a pot of water, season it with kosher salt and cook the pasta according to the package. Al dente is best. Drain off the excess water using a colander, drizzle with avocado oil and set the pasta aside.
Make the Sauce
- Heat a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, add the mild Italian ground sausage. Sauté the sausage until it’s golden brown, then add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Next, add the tomato paste and allow it to lightly caramelize in the pan for 2-3 minutes. Season everything with a pinch of kosher salt and a few turns cracked black pepper.
- Next, deglaze the pan with low sodium chicken broth. Once the broth reduces by half, reduce the heat to medium/low and add the heavy cream. Stir well. Next, add the grated parmesan cheese. Once the cheese is melted, add the cooked pasta. Toss until everything is well coated in the sauce. Garnish with red pepper flakes and enjoy!If the sauce gets too thick, add a touch of broth to help loosen it.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. When reheating add a touch of broth to the bottom of a skillet to help reconstitute the sauce. Heat until warmed through. Option to use the microwave too. You’ll also want to add a touch of broth to the bowl before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving or 1/4 of the entire pan of pasta, Calories: 655kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 42g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 102mg, Sodium: 672mg, Potassium: 420mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 815IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 209mg, Iron: 2mg
32 Comments on “Creamy Marry Me Ditalini Sausage Pasta”
Yum! We (2) of us ate the whole pot in one sitting!! Delicious !!! I love Ditalini pasta now and am looking for other ways to use it !!
Glad you enjoyed! Pasta salad is always so good!
This is delicious! I used turkey sausage and gluten free pasta, but didn’t change anything else. 10/10, will make again.
Thank you for the review!