This creamy pasta sauce recipe is easy to make and has a secret ingredients to boost the pasta sauce flavor, anchovy paste. You can find the pre-made anchovy paste at any grocery markets and it's very inexpensive. It's so versatile, you can use anchovy paste for enhancing flavor in everything from pasta to soups. Because it's so potent, you only need a small dose per recipe. Most anchovy pastes available in the market are made from ground anchovy fillets, water, olive oil, vinegar. They can come with or without sugar. Don't worry, your pasta sauce will not taste fishy, something I was afraid of the first time around. If anchovy paste isn’t for you no worries, simply proceed with the rest of the ingredients, ratios and steps and you’ll be enjoying a scrumptious creamy tomato pasta sauce too.
I chose fusilli because that was the only pasta available in my pantry this week, but I am pleased with the result. Feel free to use any of the pasta of your choice, such as: Spaghetti, Liguini, Penne, Farfalle, Bucatini, Orecchiette, angel hair, pasta shells, etc..
I hope you enjoy this creamy pasta sauce recipe! It hasn’t been passed down from generation to generation or anything like that, but I’ve enjoyed it a few times in my home and wanted to share. Let me know how it works out for you!
📖 Recipe
Fusilli with Creamy Pasta Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound fully cooked chicken sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 - 1 ½ teaspoons anchovy paste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) San Marzano style tomatoes, diced
- ¾ teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 oz heavy cream, choose Organic, like Horizon brand
- 1 tablespoon butter, optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or more according to your liking
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound uncooked pasta
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions or until al dente, drain.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan, add sausage and cook until browned for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil, then saute onion and garlic over medium heat until tender.
- Add anchovy paste and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, sugar, italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to boil until the sauce is evaporated and thicken for about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low, stir in whipping cream and butter. Cook for 2 more minutes
- Add the cooked pasta, cooked sausage and spinach. Cook for 2-3 more minutes.
- Remove from the stove and serve immediately.
Chloe says
I love pasta and this sounds so good! I love a good hearty pasta dish, especially with a nice glass of red 🙂
robin masshole mommy says
That sounds so good. I love any kind of pasta dish, so I will definitely be trying this one.
Alli Rutherford Smith says
My husband will love this pasta dish! It looks so delicious and perfect for a cold winter night. It's the ultimate comfort food. The creamy pasta sauce looks amazing!
Franc Ramon says
The pasta looks so tasty. The sauce is so rich in flavor and would really go well with the pasta.
Tara L says
I just pinned this recipe! It looks so yummmy. I want some now. I need a chef for things like this lol.
lisa says
This recipe looks so amazing! It's making my mouth water right now! I can't wait to try this recipe.
FeathersInTheWoods (@la_murano) says
This recipe sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
This recipe looks absolutely amazing. I love the combination of pasta with sausage. And this creamy sauce makes it a mouth-watering dish for sure.
kage2015 says
Wonderful looking dish with fresh pasta I could make, fresh spinach and great sausage. Anchovies paste isn't something I keep on hand. Does the taste over power the dish? Might reduce the cream to more whole milk.
Bella says
Oh my goodness, this pasta looks fantastic. I never think to add sausage to noodles but this sounds so good.