Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
This Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a delightful, creamy dish bursting with flavor, perfect for a hearty family dinner. Enjoy every bite of this comforting meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces penne pasta (uncooked)
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Whisk the mixture over medium-high heat until it begins to thicken.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer until the spinach starts to wilt.
- Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Add the cooked penne pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg