Description
Winter Chicken Sausage Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This dish features tender chicken sausage simmered in a creamy sauce, paired with al dente pasta and fresh winter vegetables. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience to share with family and friends. Ideal for game nights or cozy dinners, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add sliced chicken sausage; cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Let simmer before adding Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then fold in cooked penne pasta.
- Remove from heat and mix in freshly grated Parmesan until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg