Description
Creamy Italian sausage pasta is the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful blend of tender pasta and savory sausage enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or an inviting gathering with friends. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself returning to this recipe again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced tomatoes; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Mix in spinach or kale and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg