Description
Indulge in a rich and satisfying dinner with this Creamy Sausage Pasta recipe. Tender penne pasta is tossed in a luxurious creamy sauce with Italian sausage, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, creating a flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil penne pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sear the sausage: In a skillet, cook Italian sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Make the sauce: Pour in chicken broth, then add heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish the dish: Add spinach, cooked pasta, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if desired.
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread or a simple side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
