Description
One-Pot Creamy Sausage & Spinach Pasta is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings together hearty Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a rich creamy sauce in a delightful pasta experience. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this easy recipe requires minimal cleanup and is sure to become a favorite. Each bite is a warm embrace of flavors that promises satisfaction any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced Italian sausage and chopped onion; cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and uncooked penne pasta, bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add fresh spinach; stir until wilted, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg