Description
Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a comforting Italian dish that combines spicy or mild Italian sausage with creamy sauce, fresh spinach, and al dente pasta. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, bringing a taste of Tuscany to your table. With its rich flavors and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to impress anyone who tries it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Add fresh spinach to the sauce until wilted, then mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce; adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg