Description
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a delightful comfort dish that combines savory Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this pasta dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress. With its luscious texture and vibrant flavors, each bite wraps you in warmth and makes any meal feel extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (jarred in oil)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Once the sausage is cooked, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring gently; simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, then stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked penne pasta in the skillet with the sauce until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (260g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg