Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy based on preference)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and coat it well with the creamy sausage sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using spicy sausage if you enjoy heat.
- This dish can be garnished with fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta, Sausage Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food