Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sausage; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add honey and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; reduce heat and cook until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and toss with the sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use a mix of sweet and spicy Italian sausage for added flavor. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg