Description
Indulge in a rich and comforting Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta dish that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This recipe combines al dente penne pasta with flavorful Italian sausage, creamy sauce, and nutritious spinach for a well-rounded meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Italian Sausage:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Italian Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Cook Italian sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach, cooked pasta, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and creaminess.
- Substitute kale for spinach if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
