Creamy sausage & artichoke pasta makes an easy weeknight dinner. A one-skillet meal the whole family will devour.
We spent the weekend visiting friends who live in the mountains. They live in the highest incorporated municipality in the US, which means that winter has started up there. The two hour drive up was gorgeous seeing all of the snow capped mountains. On Sunday when we went to leave, part of the interstate was closed because of accidents and ice on the road. We were fortunate enough for it to open up for 45 minutes, and we were able to get home without a long detour. As gorgeous as the drive was, I am so NOT ready for winter. Only 2 hours away at our house it is supposed to get up to near 80 this week, so I think we have awhile before it gets too cold, but this weekend was a reminder it is just around the corner.
With the weather starting to cool down, I am all about a comforting pasta dish. Especially if there is sausage and artichokes involved. I am new to liking artichokes, but they are becoming one of my favorites. Cara Mia makes a grilled artichoke that comes in a jar. They have so much flavor, and are by far our favorite. Any kind will work, but if you can find the grilled ones – try them!
Sausage and artichoke pasta comes together in about 20 minutes. While the pasta cooks, you make the sauce; so when the pasta is done you are ready to eat. You really can not get much easier than that. Top the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese to take it over the top! To make it a complete meal, serve with a quick salad or a loaf of crusty bread. A perfect pasta dinner the whole family will love, and is great for any night of the week! I shared this over at Food Fanatic, where I am one of the Easy Dinner Fanatics. Check out this recipe and more of mine here!
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Joanne says
Winter does NOT sound like fun to me. At all. But if it means I get to eat plate after plate of this pasta…hmmm. I might be convinced to endure it.
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Rigatoni! My favorite!
Aggie says
Pasta is my comfort food hands down. This sounds amazing. Loving the artichokes!!
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats says
Artichokes should really be used in more dishes. This looks wonderful!
Jessica+@+A+Kitchen+Addiction says
Perfect fall comfort food!
Yankee Kitchen Ninja (Julianne) says
Pasta with sausage is like a weekly event for me as soon as the weather turns cooler. I love the idea of adding artichokes, too — thanks!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
This sounds amazing Erin! Artichokes have such a unique flavor. I’ve never paired it with sausage but that sounds so good! It is still practically summer weather here in California. I’m itching for wall, but I’ll take this over the snow 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
I am definitely not ready for the winter weather to be here!!! Chilly fall temps…yes! Cold, freezingness…no!!! But pasta dinners this good…heck yes!!! This looks amazing!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
This is definitely my kind of pasta dish! You know, I’m kind of tired of 80 degrees, but not ready for full on winter yet, either.
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
This recipe combines 3 of my most liked foods. Awesome!
Kim+Beaulieu says
You complete me. This is sheer perfection.
Also I dislike altitude. The last time I visited Alberta I did not stay hydrated enough and ended up in the hospital. No fun.
Martha-girl says
made this tonight. Recipe doesn’t specify, but I drained the sausage after browning it and drain the artichokes. The grilled artichokes I used, and all the ones I have seen, are packed in oil. Use a Campanelli pasta as that’s what I had on hand…and asiago since I was out of Parmesan….fabulous! Sounds like your winter experience may have been in Leadville Colorado. That’s where we got married. Which was pretty convenient because I can blame the thin air for my decision!
Erin S says
Yes – good notes that should be added to the recipe. Thanks for pointing that out.
Glad that you enjoyed it, it is one of our favorites! We were near Leadville, gotta love that area of CO!