Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta, a hearty and satisfying dish that combines Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups baby spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Brown sausage in olive oil. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, broth, and cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes. Add Parmesan and spinach, cook until wilted.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Add reserved water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage based on preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or evaporated milk for cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
