Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy Tuscan sausage pasta, where every bite is a comforting embrace. This dish features perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a luscious sauce made from savory Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Ideal for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water and drain.
- 2. In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Break it into pieces as it cooks.
- 3. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- 5. Stir in fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- 6. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg