Description
Apple Gouda Sausage Pasta is a deliciously creamy dish that combines the rich flavors of Gouda cheese, savory apple chicken sausage, and sweet tart apples. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, promising to delight your taste buds with every bite. The vibrant colors and textures make it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Elevate your dinner game with this crowd-pleaser that will have guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 links apple chicken sausage (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup smoked Gouda cheese, grated
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and butter. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add sliced apple chicken sausage; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced apples; cook briefly before adding spinach until wilted.
- Lower heat and pour in heavy cream; simmer until thickened.
- Combine cooked pasta and grated Gouda cheese into the skillet; stir until well mixed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg