Description
Creamy Italian sausage pasta is a comforting, delicious dish that brings Italy to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe features twirls of pasta enveloped in a savory sauce made with Italian sausage, heavy cream, and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, each bite promises a delightful balance of flavors that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2. Sauté the Sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumble in the Italian sausage. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic during the last minute of cooking the sausage until fragrant.
- 4. Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and stir until combined. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- 5. Toss in Spinach: Add fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 6. Combine Pasta & Serve: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg