One-Pan Creamy Sausage Pasta

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Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage, hot, mild, or sweet
• 1/2 pound ditalini pasta
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 to 1 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• Fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

1. Brown the sausage: Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart. Remove when cooked through.
2. Cook the aromatics: Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook for 30 seconds.
3. Make the sauce: Add the cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until thickening.
4. Cook the pasta: Meanwhile, cook the ditalini according to package directions, reserving 1 cup pasta water before draining.
5. Combine: Return the sausage to the sauce with the pasta and Parmesan. Add pasta water a little at a time as needed.
6. Serve: Top with mozzarella and parsley, let the cheese melt, and serve.

Notes

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