A collection of the Best Pasta Recipes with Italian Sausage. From creamy sauces to veggie packed pasta bakes, these easy recipes will be perfect for any weeknight dinner or special occasions.
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These Italian sausage pasta recipes are perfect for anyone who loves a hearty and flavorful meal. From classic spaghetti with sausage to creamy pasta bakes. Each dish brings out the rich taste of Italian sausage, making your dinners both satisfying and memorable.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting in the kitchen, these recipes are easy to follow. You'll find a variety of options, including baked pasta dishes, quick stovetop meals, and even some unique twists on traditional favorites. Dive into these recipes and enjoy the comforting, mouth-watering flavors that only Italian sausage can provide.
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Jump to:
- What is Italian Sausage
- Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
- Italian Sausage Tomato Pasta
- Butternut Squash and Italian Sausage Lasagna
- Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts
- Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
- Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
- Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake
- Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
- Dutch Oven Lasagna
- Ravioli and Sausage Casserole
- Sausage Mushroom Pasta
- Spicy Sausage Pasta
- Grilled Italian Sausage Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce
- Skillet Sausage and Eggplant Pasta
- Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli
- Creamy Italian Sausage and Leek Orzo
- Italian Sausage & Tortellini Bake
- Spinach & Sausage Stuffed Pasta Rolls
- Mafalda Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Sausage
- Rustic Grilled Vegetable & Sausage Pasta
- Grandma's Spaghetti Sauce with Meat
What is Italian Sausage
Italian sausage is a flavorful and versatile type of pork sausage that comes in a variety of styles, each with its own unique taste. Traditionally, it is seasoned with a mix of fennel, garlic, and various herbs, giving it a distinctive savory and aromatic flavor. Italian sausage is commonly used in pasta dishes, pizza toppings, and as a key ingredient in many Italian-inspired recipes.
There are several types of Italian sausage, including sweet and hot. Sweet or mild Italian sausage is often seasoned with fennel seeds and black pepper and lacks the heat of spicy varieties, making it perfect for those who prefer a milder taste. Hot Italian sausage, on the other hand, is packed with red pepper flakes, giving it a spicy kick that adds depth to any dish.
You can find Italian sausage in most grocery stores, usually in the meat or deli section. Specialty Italian markets and butcher shops also offer a range of high-quality sausages, and many offer house-made varieties that boast unique blends of spices and seasonings.
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
When you're in the mood for a meal that's both comforting and indulgent, then this Creamy Sausage Pasta is exactly what you need! With its rich, velvety sauce and savory sausage, it's sure to become a family favorite.
Italian Sausage Tomato Pasta
A flavorful pasta dish with a rich tomato sauce made with good quality Italian sausage. This recipe is the perfect Italian style Sunday dinner (or lunch), but it's so easy to make that it's perfect also as a weeknight meal. A few quality ingredients can make a perfect dish.
Butternut Squash and Italian Sausage Lasagna
A delicious lasagna with layers of pasta, a creamy filling of white sauce topped with roasted butternut squash, Italian sausage and melted mozzarella. This butternut squash lasagna is definitely one of the best lasagna I've made in a while. Are you hungry yet?
Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts
This Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Mascarpone + Walnuts is a rich, flavorful pasta recipe that has only 6 ingredients and can be on your table in under 30 minutes! Sweet Italian sausage gets browned and simmered with canned crushed tomatoes and garlic, then creamy Mascarpone cheese gets stirred in to make it rich, velvety and oh so creamy. It gets tossed with al dente pasta and finished with a shower of crunchy chopped walnuts. It might sound strange, but it's out of this world delicious.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Some ingredients are meant to be together. This trinity of sausage, broccoli rabe and orecchiette pasta are one such holy union! This dish is as perfect as it's going to get.
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
This Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is an easy but decadent pasta dish you'll make again and again. Done in just 40 minutes, this al dente pasta covered in a spicy creamy meat sauce will be a new family favorite!
Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake
This is a fun twist on the classic Sausage and Peppers! Sausage and Peppers is an Italian American dish consisting of, you guessed it, sausage and peppers!
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta
Each bite is a savory explosion of Italian sausage meat, perfectly cooked pasta, crunchy bell peppers, and all complemented by a rich and velvety tomato sauce that's both tangy and comforting. Perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, it's a dish that's sure to become everyone's favorite.
Dutch Oven Lasagna
This Dutch oven lasagna is a straightforward, one-pot meal that amps up the classic with taller layers and irresistibly crispy edges. A cast iron Dutch oven evely heats the lasagna as it cooks infusing deep, rich flavor into every layer.
Ravioli and Sausage Casserole
This simple slow cooker sausage casserole recipe is made with sausage and cheese ravioli for a hearty meal that is a quick and easy dinner idea!
Sausage Mushroom Pasta
Sausage Mushroom Pasta with Italian sausage, creamy white Alfredo sauce, and a secret sweet ingredient is a hearty and comforting weeknight dinner for two. Serve it with a side salad for a complete meal.
Spicy Sausage Pasta
Spicy Sausage Pasta kicks up your favorite pasta dish with a bit of spice. You will love how easy this comforting Italian meal comes together. Serve with your favorite crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce!
Grilled Italian Sausage Pasta with Arrabbiata Sauce
Grilled Italian Sausage is topped with a homemade Arrabbiata sauce in this spicy pasta recipe. Made with an assortment of roasted peppers and tomatoes, the spicy Italian sauce is the perfect pairing with the grilled sausage and al dente pasta.
Skillet Sausage and Eggplant Pasta
This hearty sausage and eggplant pasta recipe is the perfect healthy comfort food. Gluten-free and filled with a variety of Italian flavours and textures, this simple meal is sure to be a hit on a cozy night. It comes together in under 30 minutes!
Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli
Instant Pot Pasta E Fagioli, which means "Pasta and Beans", is a hearty peasant style soup that is a traditional Italian one-pot meal. Pressure cooker Pasta Fagioli soup has sausage, and can be made without as well. Make this Olive Garden copycat Pasta Fagioli in the Instant Pot as a budget friendly meal that tastes delicious!
Creamy Italian Sausage and Leek Orzo
This Creamy Italian Sausage and Leek Orzo is a cozy, one-pan pasta dish that's rich, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Tender orzo simmers in savory chicken stock with crumbled Italian sausage, sweet sautéed leeks, garlic, and a splash of heavy cream for the perfect silky finish.
Italian Sausage & Tortellini Bake
This Italian Sausage & Tortellini Bake comes together quickly with just a few ingredients. This hearty dish is perfect for something different than your usual but easy enough to add to the rotation. Bursting with flavors, this mouthwatering dish brings together succulent pieces of Italian sausage, tender cheese-filled tortellini pasta, and a rich tomato sauce that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates.
Spinach & Sausage Stuffed Pasta Rolls
I've solved the problem of hard to find whole-wheat pasta shells with this recipe. Make my Spinach & Sausage Stuffed Pasta Rolls using lasagna noodles!
Mafalda Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Sausage
Mafalda Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Sausage is such an easy weeknight meal. The pasta holds this thick meaty sauce perfectly in it's ruffles. This recipe is exactly what you need when you are craving something comforting and tasty, but easy to make. This week has been really busy. But the night I made this, I was able to get an amazing dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Rustic Grilled Vegetable & Sausage Pasta
The signature flavors of summer grilled vegetables and Sweet Italian Sausage combine for a simple, full-flavored pasta dish everyone will love! Whether making Rustic Grilled Vegetable and Sausage Pasta with newly grilled or leftover grilled vegetables, it's an easy summer recipe you'll want to make regularly!
Grandma's Spaghetti Sauce with Meat
Hearty, meat-filled Spaghetti Sauce Recipe passed down from my grandmother to my dad, and now, to me. Made with simple ingredients, this delicious spaghetti meat sauce is ready in less than an hour and makes perfect leftovers.
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