Pasta with Peas and Sausage

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Delicious and creamy. Something different for pasta.

Submitted by Elaina
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound rigatoni pasta

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed

  • 12 ounces frozen green peas

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

  2. In a skillet heat oil and saute garlic over medium heat. Brown sausage in skillet. Once brown add frozen peas and simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly add heavy cream and butter to skillet; bring to a slight boil. Add more cream if necessary. Cook for 5 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

611 Calories
38g Fat
50g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 611
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 19g 93%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 599mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 326mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.