Between the scrumptious stuffed shells and delightful noodles, there are so many comforting sausage pasta recipes. With bold flavor and relatively quick cooking times, it’s easy to see why they are a staple in many households.
I’m sharing 15 of my favorites to help spark some dinnertime inspiration!
1. Baked Penne with Italian Sausage
Do you have a soft spot for lasagna but not what it takes to actually make it? Allow me to present the baked penne. It mirrors many of the features of lasagna, but the level of effort required is cut in half.
Ooey-gooey and saucy? Absolutely!
From the bubbly brown crust of cheese to the incredible filling, it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It even features a touch of wine for some acidity.
2. Sweet and Spicy Italian Sausage Lasagna
If you consider yourself a lasagna lover, you’re bound to be a fan of this one. It’s practically exploding with delicious things like melty cheese and amazing sauce, so expect a deliciously messy meal.
The blend of sausage types truly steals the show. This recipe calls for both sweet and hot Italian sausages, so the umami flavor really shines!
Naturally, this dish includes all the delicious things you’d expect a top-tier lasagna to have, including a healthy helping of Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheeses!
3. Instant Pot Pasta with Sausage
The Instant Pot has earned its spot as the Greatest of All Time because it saves time and has so much cooking potential! Thanks to this straightforward recipe, dinner can be ready in under 40 minutes.
What’s more, this includes over a half-hour of completely passive cooking time! You can expect a protein-filled, cheesy, and saucy end result with every single bite.
How could you not love it?
4. One-Pot Sausage Pasta
If quick cleanup is a priority, this one-pot pasta is even simpler to make and clean up than most others. Even better, your family will certainly ask for seconds since it’s so delicious.
Each and every bite features yummy flavors and a ton of veggies and cheese. It’s also rich in nutrients thanks to the tomatoes, kale, peppers, and onions! Feel free to sneak in extra veggies as well.
You’ll want a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan for the salty flavor and cheesy stretch you crave, not to mention the protein and flavors the sausage adds.
5. Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta
Perhaps you’re seeking a new weeknight meal that kicks things up a notch. If your typical pasta dinner feels a bit uninspired, this could be exactly what you need. Be sure to use hot Italian sausage so each and every bite comes with some added heat.
Of course, you could always use mild sausage if you’re spice averse. The blend is very well-balanced either way, thanks to a hefty helping of cream and cheese.
6. Italian Sausage Ravioli
I appreciate all types of pasta, but ravioli ranks at the very top. The tender pasta is excellent, and each filling introduces a unique flavor element. This recipe certainly delivers, too.
It’s a pasta lover’s dream with its scrumptious Italian sausage filling. What’s more, the little guys are drenched in a creamy sauce featuring Parmesan and tomato. It’s sinfully amazing with every bite, with the earthy mushrooms acting as the perfect finishing touch.
Consider claiming a second bowl!
7. One-Pan Tortellini with Sausage
This fantastic pasta is quite similar to other entries. You’ll find a rich tomato sauce, Italian sausage, and delightfully filled pasta.
However, in this rendition, the pasta has a cheesy filling, and the sausage is cooked separately. In place of mushrooms, this recipe calls for some fresh spinach!
For a soupier dish, you can easily add about 3 or 4 cups of broth to make an unforgettable Italian tortellini soup.
8. Sausage Stuffed Shells
Okay, I will acknowledge that stuffed shells demand a bit of elbow grease. I promise you, though, that each moment of work will be worth it thanks to how incredibly delicious they are!
I strongly prefer pasta dishes of this kind since I’m a big fan of sauces and fillings. In fact, the gooey, cheesy, meaty, and garlicky filling offers far more to enjoy than the pasta itself. Oh, and they’re basically drowning in delectable marinara to boot!
Sound too good to be true?
9. Smoked Sausage Cajun Alfredo
This tempting dish is for the busy and perhaps even a little bit lazy folks who still want something good to eat. You only need five ingredients and just 15 minutes to make this tasty pasta. Of course, you’ll need your choice of pasta, cream, Parmesan cheese, Cajun seasoning, and smoked sausage.
Expect a simple yet utterly delightful and bold result. The leftovers are even richer in flavor, so don’t hesitate to make a large portion!
10. Angel Hair Pasta with Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, and Herbs
Here’s a quick and filling family meal that’s sure to become a regular. This angel hair pasta features down-to-earth satisfaction, robust flavor, earthy notes, and unbelievable flavor!
With a prep time of under an hour, it’s perfect for those busy bees who also have a house full of hungry mouths to feed.
11. Cheesy Sausage Pasta
Rather than take a culinary journey to Italy, this pasta heads straight for the American Midwest. I mean it when I say you’ll find cheese galore! This cheesy sausage bake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
You really can’t go wrong with delectable ingredients, such as Monterey Jack, chilis, and smoked sausage. This recipe also swaps the traditional Italian noodles for egg noodles, which makes it all the more comforting.
Penne is a great alternative, but the dish will still be incredibly comforting, delicious, and filling whichever way!
12. Creamy Tuscan Spinach Pasta
This Tuscan pasta is incredibly indulgent, luxuriously creamy, and features a rich depth of flavor. Expect something truly heavenly that features chewy sun-dried tomatoes and zippy Italian sausage. You’ll want to include Italian seasoning, cream, chicken broth, and garlic to make the resulting sauce as smooth and flavorful as possible.
This is comfort food done right.
13. Easy One-Pot Linguine with Italian Sausage
You can elevate traditional spaghetti and meatballs by making this incredible linguine recipe. The flavorful herbs, fragrant spices, and seasonings take this pasta to new heights.
This also uses Italian turkey sausage, so it’s also delightfully lean. Every bite you take is sure to be a taste explosion, and it’s ridiculously easy to prepare.
14. Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
A creamy pasta is always a safe bet when it comes to mealtime.This one highlights the extremely flavorful and distinctive character of Italian sausage.The end result is guaranteed to be amazing, and you don’t need a laundry list of ingredients to make it.
To start, you’ll need just a bit of cream, Italian sausage, Parmesan, spinach, penne, garlic, onion, and seasonings.Since Italian sausage is so rich in flavor, it does a lot of the work!
Best of all, you only need one pot to cook the pasta and a skillet for the sauce, making cleanup a snap.
15. Sausage Pesto Pasta
While tomato sauce and creamy Alfredo have long held the spotlight, pesto has been all but forgotten. It’s time for that to change, though! Pesto brings an herbaceous, garlicky, and altogether fantastic quality to any dish.
Pairing it with pasta is something else entirely. You can look forward to an earthy, rustic, and amazing pasta featuring fresh pesto, hearty veggies, and Italian sausage. Your family will ask for it again and again.