Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delectable Creamy Italian Sausage Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta. With the perfect blend of savory Italian sausage, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a luxurious creamy sauce, this dish is a true comfort food classic that will leave your taste buds singing with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook Italian sausage until browned. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, broth, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad and crusty bread.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of cream or broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
