Creamy French Onion Sausage Pasta Recipes

FRENCH ONION PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions.
• Heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat in a large pan. Add onions and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with salt and sugar and cook another 15 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• Sprinkle flour over onions and stir to mix in. Turn heat up to medium. Cook 30 seconds and then gradually whisk in beef broth.
• Add sherry, onion soup mix, half-and-half, and thyme and simmer until thickened.
• Stir in chicken and cooked pasta.
• Transfer to a lightly greased casserole dish. (If your pan is oven-proof, there's no need to transfer. Just sprinkle the cheese on top.) Sprinkle both cheeses on top.
• Place casserole dish (or pan) in oven and broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown in spots.

CREAMY CAJUN SAUSAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add about 1 tablespoon of salt and pasta. Cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta liquid and then drain pasta.
• If sausage is in casings, remove them. Cook the sausage in a large skillet, crumbling it as it cooks.
• Remove sausage from skillet and set aside. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet and cook the onion and bell pepper until soft.Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
• Add sausage and pasta to skillet and stir into sauce. Add reserved pasta liquid if the pasta is too dry.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve.

CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package direction. In a large skillet, cook sausage in oil and butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are tender and sausage is no longer pink. add wine or broth; cook for 2 minutes. Add the cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.