Description
A rich and flavorful pasta dish made with spaghetti, Italian sausage, garlic butter, creamy cheese, and fresh spinach. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart and cooking until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and mix to coat it in the sauce.
- Return the sausage to the skillet and add the fresh spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts and everything is well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with optional extra cheese on top.
Notes
- Use hot Italian sausage and red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
- Swap sausage with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Frozen spinach can be used if well-drained.
- Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Mix in cream cheese or ricotta for a richer sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
