Description
A heartwarming dish that combines creamy pasta with Italian sausage and fresh spinach, perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into pieces.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the penne pasta, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Toss in the chopped spinach until wilted and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For a lighter dish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Feel free to add other vegetables or adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg