Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is a family favorite Italian pasta recipe! This easy pasta dish is full of savory sausage and a delicious, creamy, parmesan sauce and ready in 20 minutes!
With back to school in full force and busy nights ahead of us, I am finding myself reaching for new quick and easy dinner inspiration. I happen to love Italian sausage because it’s so flavorful and delicious, I can use it to make a simple meal that is flavor packed in no time. There’s nothing better than having a restaurant quality pasta dish on the table in 20 minutes! Plus, everyone in my house loves a good creamy pasta dish any night of the week!
How to Make Italian Sausage Pasta:
- For this Italian Sausage Pasta, you will start by cooking your penne pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to package directions.
- As soon as you add your pasta to the boiling water, you will heat some olive oil in a large skillet. Then, add in your Italian sausage, minced onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Once your sausage is cooked through, you can drain any excess grease from the pan if necessary. Then, return the meat mixture to the skillet.
- Then, you will turn your heat down to low. Add the cream to the pan and bring to a simmer, and put all of the spinach in the pan. It will take about 3-5 minutes for the spinach to wilt.
- Next, drain your pasta. Add your shredded parmesan (fresh is best!) and pasta and give everything a good stir to coat.
You guys have spoken and seem to be loving these easy 20-30 minute weeknight meals as much as we do! I’m happy to say this Italian sausage pasta is one of my personal faves! If you’re looking for more simple dinners, don’t miss my Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice or my One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper!
Enjoy!
~Nichole
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Italian Sausage
- 1 Pound Penne Pasta
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 Yellow Onion Minced
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 5 Ounces Baby Spinach
- 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Italian sausage along with the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt until the sausage is no longer pink.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary and return the meat mixture to the pan.
- Turn the heat to low and add the cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add in the spinach.
- Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Stir the pasta into the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
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This was so yummy, kids loved it! I added broccoli for some more veggies and it was great!
Ive made this recipe multimes now and it’s a hit every time. Super easy to make and everyone who has tried it has enjoyed it.
We love love love this recipe! I did a minor tweak by adding more chili pepper flakes as we like a little kick. Also added more spinach.
One of my favorites..
Very good. I’m keeping this recipe!
Didn’t think it was possible that my 13 year-old would like something with spinach in it, but this worked well. Now in our meal rotation. Thank you.
I have done this recipe twice. It’s fantastic. I cooked as directed except doubling garlic because that’s what we always do. One of our favorite pasta meals. I always share leftovers with neighbors when I don’t have them over. They loved it as well great recipe. Thank you
This was delicious! Made it for my husband and I for dinner. Used bow ties. We both thought it was outstanding. Thank you for sharing!
I made it last night ! Quick, easy … and It was delicious 😋. It was a nice change from red sauce pasta ideas and going to add it to our regular rotation for sure ❤️! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
I’ve been making this recipe for more than 2 years and is an absolute go to for an easy, delicious weeknight meal. My husband and I LOVE it, we could definitely finish the whole batch in a sitting. Every time we finish the meal we say “thank you Nichole” 😂