Creamy Sausage Pasta
Creamy sausage pasta is a comforting dish that combines savory Italian sausage with a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, this recipe delivers mouthwatering flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and crumbled sausage. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet over low heat until well-coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg