Sausage Pasta Recipes 🌭 Bold, Savory & Comfort-Focused

ByKarl S

Sausage brings serious flavor to pasta with no extra effort. Whether you go Italian, Cajun, creamy, or one-pot, these recipes use ground, sliced, or crumbled sausage to turn simple pasta into a satisfying main dish.

Perfect for weeknights or casual guests.

🍝 Classic Italian Sausage & Peppers Pasta

A timeless combo with sweet or hot Italian sausage.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
  • Bell peppers, onion
  • Garlic
  • Crushed tomatoes
  • Olive oil, Italian seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Sauté sausage until browned; remove and slice if links.
  2. Cook peppers, onion, and garlic until soft.
  3. Add sausage back with tomatoes and seasoning. Simmer 10 min.
  4. Toss with cooked pasta and serve.

👉 Classic Italian Sausage & Peppers Pasta Recipe

🧄 Creamy Sausage & Spinach Pasta

Rich and garlicky with a touch of green.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (fusilli or shells)
  • Ground sausage
  • Garlic, onion
  • Baby spinach
  • Cream or half-and-half
  • Parmesan

Instructions:

  1. Brown sausage with garlic and onion.
  2. Add cream and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in spinach to wilt.
  4. Toss with cooked pasta and top with Parmesan.

👉 Creamy Sausage & Spinach Pasta Recipe

🌶️ Cajun Sausage Pasta

Spicy, smoky, and one-pot easy.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (penne or linguine)
  • Andouille or smoked sausage
  • Bell peppers, onion
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Cream or evaporated milk
  • Garlic

Instructions:

  1. Sauté sausage, peppers, and onions.
  2. Stir in garlic and Cajun spice.
  3. Add cream and simmer briefly.
  4. Toss with pasta and garnish with parsley.

👉 Complete Cajun Sausage Pasta Recipe

🧀 Baked Ziti with Sausage

Classic comfort, oven-finished.

Ingredients:

  • Ziti pasta
  • Italian sausage (crumbled)
  • Marinara sauce
  • Ricotta
  • Mozzarella, Parmesan

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and brown sausage.
  2. Mix with sauce and cheeses in baking dish.
  3. Top with mozzarella and bake at 375°F for 25 min.

👉 Baked Ziti with Sausage Recipe

🍅 Tomato Basil Sausage Pasta

Simple and fresh with bold flavor.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (bowties or spaghetti)
  • Ground sausage
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Garlic, basil
  • Olive oil
  • Parmesan

Instructions:

  1. Cook sausage and garlic.
  2. Add halved tomatoes and sauté until soft.
  3. Toss with pasta, olive oil, and fresh basil.
  4. Finish with Parmesan.

👉 Tomato Basil Sausage Pasta Recipe

🧂 Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette

Savory, bitter, and perfectly balanced.

Ingredients:

  • Orecchiette pasta
  • Crumbled sausage
  • Broccoli rabe (or kale)
  • Garlic, red pepper flakes
  • Olive oil, lemon

Instructions:

  1. Blanch broccoli rabe, then sauté with garlic and flakes.
  2. Brown sausage separately.
  3. Toss everything with cooked pasta and finish with lemon and oil.

👉 Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette Recipe

🍲 One-Pot Sausage & Lentil Pasta

Earthy, hearty, and rustic.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (ditalini or small shells)
  • Ground sausage
  • Canned lentils (drained)
  • Garlic, onion
  • Tomato paste
  • Broth

Instructions:

  1. Cook sausage, onion, garlic in a pot.
  2. Add tomato paste and broth, simmer briefly.
  3. Stir in lentils and pasta; cook until pasta is tender.
  4. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

👉 One-Pot Sausage & Lentil Pasta Recipe

🧄 Sausage & Mushroom Cream Sauce Pasta

Umami-rich and comforting.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (tagliatelle or fettuccine)
  • Sausage
  • Mushrooms
  • Garlic, shallots
  • Cream
  • Thyme or sage

Instructions:

  1. Brown sausage and set aside.
  2. Sauté mushrooms, garlic, and shallots.
  3. Add cream and herbs, simmer 5 min.
  4. Stir in sausage and pasta.

👉 Sausage & Mushroom Cream Sauce Pasta Recipe

🧾 Final Thoughts: Big Flavor, Minimal Effort

Sausage pasta recipes are your shortcut to serious flavor. Whether you lean creamy, spicy, or veggie-packed, sausage brings seasoning built right in — meaning dinner gets on the table faster with fewer ingredients.

Pro Tip: Keep cooked sausage or sausage links in the freezer. They thaw fast and turn any pasta into a full meal in minutes.

🍝 Pasta Recipes Collection

Explore All Pasta Recipes – A complete noodle lover’s hub — creamy, meaty, veggie-packed, or refreshingly cold, these recipes have it all.

🧄 Classic & Comforting

  • 🧄 Classic Pasta Recipes – Tried-and-true dishes like spaghetti, fettuccine, and timeless tomato-based favorites.
  • 🍅 Simple Pasta Recipes – Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor — pasta perfection without the fuss.
  • ⚡ Easy Pasta Recipes – Weeknight lifesavers that deliver rich flavor fast, with zero culinary stress.
  • 🍽️ Pasta Dinner Recipes – Family-friendly pastas that satisfy any night of the week.

🧀 Sauce Styles

  • 🥛 Creamy Pasta Recipes – Silky sauces made with cream, cheese, or both — pure comfort in a bowl.
  • 🧈 Alfredo Pasta Recipes – Rich and buttery Alfredo sauce takes center stage in these indulgent dishes.
  • 🥄 White Sauce Pasta Recipes – Mellow and smooth béchamel-based recipes that pair beautifully with chicken or veggies.
  • 🍅 Red Sauce Pasta Recipes – Bright, bold tomato sauces — classic marinara, spicy arrabbiata, and more.
  • 🌿 Pesto Pasta Recipes – Herbaceous and vibrant, these green-sauced dishes are perfect for warm-weather meals.

🍗 Protein-Packed Pastas

  • 🐓 Chicken Pasta Recipes – Tender chicken meets creamy or tangy sauces — the perfect protein-pasta pairings.
  • 🍤 Shrimp Pasta Recipes – Juicy shrimp with garlic butter, wine, or creamy sauces — quick and elegant.
  • 🐟 Seafood Pasta Recipes – Scallops, crab, salmon, or mixed shellfish in rich and zesty sauces.
  • 🐄 Ground Beef Pasta Recipes – Comforting classics like bolognese, skillet meals, and one-pot beefy favorites.
  • 🌭 Sausage Pasta Recipes – Hearty and spiced — from Italian to spicy andouille, sausage elevates every bite.

🥗 Pasta Salads & Light Fare

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