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Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in a flavorful and satisfying dish with this Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Pasta featuring a creamy red pepper sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or entertaining guests, this easy-to-make pasta is a delicious combination of savory sausage, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach, all brought together in a luscious sauce with a hint of spice.


Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 12 ounces penne or your favorite pasta

Sauce:

  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  2. Sauté: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms, sauté until softened.
  3. Prepare the sauce: Blend roasted red peppers and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into the skillet with the sausage and mushrooms. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine: Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet. Toss until spinach wilts and everything is coated in the sauce.
  5. Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water as needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Substitute turkey sausage for a leaner option.
  • Add extra roasted red peppers for more intense flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg