Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful pasta dish with this Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish combines savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a luscious creamy sauce with hints of garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Cook the Sausage: In a skillet, cook Italian sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach, season with salt and pepper. Toss in cooked pasta and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- You can use spicy or mild sausage depending on your preference.
- Substitute spinach with kale or arugula for a different flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
