Tuscan Sausage and Cream Pasta

Tuscan Sausage and Cream Pasta recipe videos

Tuscan Sausage and Cream Pasta is a rich, hearty Italian-American pasta dish featuring crumbled Italian sausage, often with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, tossed in a creamy garlic and Parmesan sauce. It's a popular comfort food that combines savory meat with a velvety sauce, typically served over a short pasta like penne or rigatoni.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in calories, fat, and carbohydrates, with a good amount of protein from the sausage and cheese. A typical serving can range from 700 to 1000 calories, providing significant fat (especially saturated from cream and cheese) and sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	620 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	38 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	980 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	450 IU
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

While it evokes the rustic flavors of Tuscany, this creamy pasta is more of a modern Italian-American creation, showcasing how classic ingredients like sausage and Parmesan can be adapted into a globally popular comfort food format.