Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy Italian sausage and sun-dried tomatoes in this delectable pasta dish. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Pasta:
12 ounces pasta of choice (penne or rigatoni work well)
Italian Sausage Mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed), 3 cloves garlic minced, ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained), ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce:
1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup chicken broth, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additions:
2 cups fresh spinach, salt to taste, pepper to taste, fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sear Sausage: Cook sausage in olive oil until browned, add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes.
- Make Sauce: Pour in cream and broth, simmer, then add Parmesan until smooth. Add spinach until wilted.
- Combine and Garnish: Toss pasta in sauce, adjust consistency with reserved water, season, and garnish with basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Swap spinach for arugula for a peppery twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 cups
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
