Description
This one-skillet Creamy Sausage Pasta Perfection is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a luscious, creamy sauce with hints of tomato and spinach for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 lb mild or spicy turkey Italian sausage (or beef sausage), casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (drained)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup sharp cheddar or Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Warm olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the sausage and diced onion, cooking for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the sausage with a spoon until it is browned.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until it smells lovely.
Add the dry pasta, chicken broth, and drained diced tomatoes, stirring to ensure the pasta is mostly covered by the liquid.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid, lower the heat, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring sometimes, until the pasta is tender.
Gently mix in the heavy cream, shredded cheese, and baby spinach until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American