Description
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a rich, flavorful dish combining hearty Italian sausage, a creamy sauce, and fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and fresh, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
8 ounces penne pasta
1 pound ground Italian sausage
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and mix well.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.
- If making vegetarian, swap sausage for plant-based sausage or sautéed mushrooms.
- This dish can be made with different pasta shapes like rigatoni, fusilli, or ziti.
- Feel free to add bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
