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!

italian sausage pasta

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

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.

creamy italian sausage pasta with spinach

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

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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

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!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients 

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

Calories: 600kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
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  1. 5 stars
    Great flavor and easy to put together! I happen to have some sausage in the refrigerator along with spinach and needed a quick meal. Both my husband and I really enjoyed this recipe. I am sure that I will make it again. Definitely recommend!

  2. 5 stars
    I am so happy with this recipe! Thank you! We loved it. I didn’t have penne, so used bowtie pasta. And cut the red pepper flakes to 1/4 t. as we are cautious re: our tummies. And used frozen chopped onions, as my pre-chopped fresh had gone old & I wasn’t willing to chop tonight. Otherwise, no changes to your recipe. Creamy was such a refreshing switch from tomato based pasta.

  3. 5 stars
    This was amazing. I made it in an electric skillet and it turned out beautiful. I will make it again. I made homemade garlic bread.yum yu.m.