Description
This Creamy Sausage Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner. With savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy sauce, it’s a comforting one-pan meal that’s as simple as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 8 oz pasta (any type, such as penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta:
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Brown the sausage:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
3️⃣ Sauté aromatics:
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the onion is softened and fragrant.
4️⃣ Make the creamy sauce:
Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5️⃣ Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes:
Stir the chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes into the sauce. Simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the sauce is well combined.
6️⃣ Combine pasta and sauce:
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the creamy sausage sauce.
7️⃣ Serve and garnish:
Sprinkle the dish with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the sausage.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if preferred.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for richer flavor, draining excess oil before chopping.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4