Description
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a delicious and hearty dish perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked penne pasta, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use turkey sausage instead of pork.
- Add additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg