Creamy Sausage Pasta
A delicious and comforting dish that combines Italian sausage with a creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta Any type of pasta; penne or fettuccine recommended
- 1 lb Italian sausage Ground or sliced
- 1 cup Heavy cream For a creamier sauce, mix in cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, for garnish and mixing
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 2 cups Spinach Fresh, or can substitute with kale
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
- to taste Salt For seasoning
- to taste Pepper For seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until it begins to thicken.
- Add cooked pasta and spinach, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat with a little extra cream if needed. Add crushed red pepper for heat.