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Creamy Sausage Pasta with Burrata

Creamy Sausage Pasta with Burrata

This Creamy Sausage Pasta with Burrata is pure indulgence on a plate. Perfectly seasoned Italian sausage is cooked with garlic and onions, then simmered in a luscious tomato cream sauce enriched with mozzarella, Parmesan, and Asiago. The sauce hugs every piece of pasta, creating a rich, savory bite with hints of sweetness from fresh basil. Topped with creamy burrata and extra Parm, this dish balances elegance and comfort. It’s ideal for a cozy night in or impressing dinner guests without breaking a sweat.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 3 plates

Calories: 1,320 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • ½ lb - pasta
  • 2 tablespoons - unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp - olive oil
  • ½ - onion
  • 3 cloves - garlic
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 8 ounces - ground Italian sausage
  • ½ tsp - garlic powder
  • ½ tsp - onion powder
  • ½ tsp - paprika
  • 1 tsp - dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons - tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups - heavy cream
  • ¼ cup - grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup - shredded Asiago cheese
  • ½ cup - shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup - reserved pasta water
  • handful - fresh basil leaves
  • 1 - burrata cheese
  • Extra Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Add Italian sausage and break it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried basil. Cook until browned.
  5. Add tomato paste and stir to coat the sausage evenly.
  6. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Then add remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  7. Season again to taste with the same spices. Stir in Parmesan, Asiago, and mozzarella until melted.
  8. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss everything together until creamy and well coated.
  9. Fold in fresh basil and remove from heat.
  10. Plate and top each serving with burrata and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Energy: 1,320 kcal | Total Fat: 100 g | Saturated: 50 g | Trans: 1 g | Unsaturated: 4 g | Cholesterol: 285 mg | Total Carbs: 74 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugars: 10 g | Proteins: 49 g | Sodium: 1,494 mg | Polyunsaturated: 7 g | Monounsaturated: 29 g

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