Description
Tuscan Sausage Pasta in Creamy Sauce is a warm, comforting dish that brings the rich flavors of Italy to your dinner table. With tender pasta enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce infused with savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a delightful meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage for about 7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg