One-Pan Creamy Sausage Pasta with Peas

This One-Pan Creamy Sausage Pasta with Peas is the perfect mix of cozy and fresh. Italian sausage, shellbow pasta, and sweet peas simmer in a garlicky white wine sauce with Parmesan and a hint of lemon. Quick, easy, and full of flavor—perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)

• 1 large shallot (about 1 cup), finely diced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

• 6 cloves garlic, minced (to taste)

• 1/2 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio)

• 4.5 to 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth (start with 4.5, add more if needed)

• 1 lb shellbow pasta

• 3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream (adjust for desired creaminess)

• 1 cup frozen peas (to taste)

• 1 cup grated Parmesan (plus more for serving)

• Zest of 1 lemon

  
  

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the butter and sauté the shallot with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced.

4. Pour in 4.5 cups chicken broth, season with a pinch of salt, and bring to a gentle boil.

5. Add the shellbows, stir well, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pasta looks dry before it’s fully cooked, add the remaining 1/2 cup broth as needed.

6. Stir in the heavy cream (start with 3/4 cup, adding more if needed), then let it simmer uncovered for another 2–3 minutes until thickened.

7. Stir in the frozen peas, Parmesan, and lemon zest. Let the peas warm through, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

8. Garnish with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Serving Size: 4–6 servings