One-Pan Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Sausage

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A comforting pasta dish made in a single skillet with spicy sausage, garlic, and a creamy Parmesan sauce that comes together in 20 minutes. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, chicken sausage, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook 12 oz spaghetti for 8-10 minutes until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz sliced chicken sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove sausage and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing to coat. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy, then add the cooked sausage and toss to combine.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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