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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Meat & Pasta

  • 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage
  • 1 pound Penne Pasta

Produce

  • ½ Yellow Onion Minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 5 ounces Baby Spinach

Pantry Staples

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Dairy

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the Italian sausage along with the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt until the sausage is no longer pink.
  • Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary and return the meat mixture to the pan.
  • Turn the heat to low and add the cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add in the spinach.
  • Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Stir the pasta into the sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcal
Keyword comfort food, Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta, Dinner, Italian sausage, pasta, Quick Meal
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