Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta: Indulgent Comfort for Home Chefs
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring savory sausage, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a delicious sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the sausage until browned.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with a simple salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta, easy pasta recipe, comfort food