Description
A delightful recipe for Tuscan Sausage Pasta in a creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use spicy Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Tuscan Sausage Pasta, creamy Tuscan pasta, Italian pasta recipe