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Creamy Comfort: Sausage Pasta

Creamy Sausage Pasta

This creamy sausage pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please the whole family. It is a great way to use up leftover sausage and is packed with flavor. The creamy sauce is made with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, and the dish is finished off with a sprinkle of parsley.

Ingredients:

– 1 lb. Italian sausage
– 8 oz. cream cheese
– 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– 8 oz. penne pasta
– 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until it is browned and cooked through.
2. Add the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and garlic to the skillet and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
3. Add the chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and stir until combined.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
6. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sausage mixture. Stir until combined.
7. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutritional Information:

– Calories: 590
– Fat: 33g
– Carbohydrates: 43g
– Protein: 28g
– Sodium: 890mg

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