Sausage Leek Pasta

#17 in my '100 30 Minute Meals' series is the creamy yet savory Sausage Leek Pasta. Made with ground Italian sausage, sliced leeks, green onions, a dash of white wine, and short cut pasta simmered in broth & cream followed by a light sprinkle of ground nutmeg.

Why You'll love this Sausage Leek Pasta:

• It comes together in just 30 minutes.
• Made in just one pot. Making it easy to put together and easy to clean up.
• It feels a little fancy. Without the fancy price tag or need to leave your house.

Key Ingredients:

• Ground Italian Sausage: Mild or spicy, gives this pasta a savory flavor.
• Leeks, Green Onions, & Garlic: The base of this pasta, all cooked in butter and rendered fat from the sausage.
• White Wine: Just a touch de-glazes the pot and adds acidity to balance the flavors.
• Broth & Cream: Create the base of the sauce.
• Short-cut Pasta: Cooked directly in the broth, so the starches from the pasta slightly thicken and create a wonderful smooth sauce.
• Ground Nutmeg: My favorite way to elevate creamy dishes. Just a pinch at the end adds depth and brings any creamy recipe from just good to next-level.

Dietary Swaps:

• Gluten-Free: Swap pasta for your favorite gluten-free variety and ensure both broth and sausage are labeled gluten-free.
• Dairy-free: Swap butter, cheese, and heavy cream for dairy-free alternatives.
• Vegetarian: Swap sausage and broth for plant-based versions such as Impossible Foods Ground sausage and veggie broth.

Recipe Variations:

• Use a different Protein, rather than ground pork sausage, try ground chicken sausage, ground turkey, ground beef, or rotisserie chicken.
• Add extra greens, such as spinach or kale.
• Make it Spicy, by using Hot Italian Sausage (my fave) and red pepper flakes.

Tips & Notes:

• After slicing leeks, give them a rinse to remove any dirt or grit stuck between the layers.
• After adding pasta, stir often to prevent sticking.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring often until warmed through, and adding a splash of broth or cream as needed.

More 30 Minute Meals You Will love:

• Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken
• Marry Me Chicken Pasta
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
• Butter Chicken Pasta
• Chicken & Chorizo Pasta
• Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper

Recipe

Sausage Leek Pasta

Made with ground Italian sausage, sliced leeks, green onions, a dash of white wine, and short cut pasta simmered in broth & cream followed by a light sprinkle of ground nutmeg.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Pasta

Servings 4

Calories 540 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb ground sausage
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 green onions thinly sliced
• 2 leeks white + light green parts only, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup white wine
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 8 oz short-cut pasta
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Prep leeks, green onions, and garlic; set aside.
• In a large high-sided pan or pot, heat a touch of olive oil over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, for about 6 minutes until browned and crumbled. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Without draining the pot, melt the butter in the sausage drippings. Add leeks and green onions and cook 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
• Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
• Add white wine and simmer for 1 minute.
• Stir in chicken broth and pasta. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cooked sausage, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Cook another 5 minutes, stirring until sauce thickens slightly and everything is well combined.
• Add a pinch of nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

• After slicing leeks, give them a rinse to remove any dirt or grit stuck between the layers.
• After adding pasta, stir often to prevent sticking.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring often until warmed through, and adding a splash of broth or cream as needed.
• Nutrition values are an estimate only. 

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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