



Ingredients:
12 ounces penne or fusilli pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup half and half or heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta: Boil well-salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook diced onion for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1-2 minutes.
Make the Sauce: Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping the pan’s bottom. Add diced tomatoes with liquid, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
Creamy Touch: Stir in half and half and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water, if needed.
Combine Everything: Return sausage to the skillet. Add pasta and mix well. Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella until melted and gooey.
Serve Immediately: Pair with garlic bread or salad for a complete meal. Enjoy!