Description
A rich, velvety one-skillet pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious creamy sauce—perfect for cozy, flavorful weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (ground or sliced)
- 12 oz penne or favorite pasta
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Return sausage to skillet. Add pasta and spinach; stir until heated through and spinach is wilted.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if desired.
- For extra veggies, add mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
