One-Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 12 ounces penne pasta (uncooked)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat and add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the sausage and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Add the uncooked pasta, stirring to submerge it in the liquid. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
5. Once the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, reduce heat to low and stir in the cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.