Easy Creamy Sausage Spaghetti Recipe

If you love a creamy pasta with big flavor, this creamy sausage spaghetti needs to be on your menu. Smoked Gouda adds depth, the sausage brings a little heat, and fresh basil adds brightness. Simple ingredients, quick to make, and always a hit!

How to Make Creamy Sausage Spaghetti

This creamy sausage pasta recipe is an easy weeknight favorite. It’s great served with garlic bread, a fresh salad, and extra parmesan on top for the perfect finish.

1. Pasta & Sausage: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then cook the noodles according to the package directions. Reserve ½-1 cup of the pasta water before draining the noodles. Set aside. Add the Italian sausage to a 14-inch large skillet. Cook and crumble over medium high heat for 6-7 minutes, until no pink remains. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
3. Simmer: Stir in the cream and Dijon mustard. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often until thickened.
4. Add Cheese: Once thickened, stir in the smoked Gouda and Parmesan until fully melted.
5. Add Herbs: Add the fresh basil, then taste and season with salt and pepper.
6. Stir in Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. If needed, add a couple of tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to help loosen the sauce. This is especially helpful if the pasta sits for any amount of time before serving. Garnish creamy sausage spaghetti with red pepper flakes and serve immediately.

Make It a Meal

Turn this creamy sausage spaghetti dish into a complete meal with a few easy sides. Vegetables and garlic bread pair perfectly with the creamy pasta and help round out dinner.