Description
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a rich and comforting Italian-inspired dish made with tender pasta, savory sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. It is quick to prepare and delivers a restaurant-style meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Brown sausage in a large skillet, then remove and set aside.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the same pan and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until spinach wilts.
- Return sausage to the pan and mix well.
- Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in sauce.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Do not boil the sauce after adding cream to keep it smooth.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.
- Adjust thickness with a splash of broth or cream if needed.
- Spicy sausage or red pepper flakes can increase heat level.
- Best served immediately for ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
