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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I just got done making this and I have to say this recipe will be moved up to my new #1 favorite!! Absolutely delicious wouldn’t change a thing.
It came out perfectly! A great recipe that came out looking just like the photo! This wont be the last time I cook this
Do you think this would work with sweet Italian sausage instead.
This was such a delicious recipe. My 19mo LO devoured it! My husband and I have added this to our favorite meals.
This was delicious! So flavorful. The only change I made was to add a small can of fire roasted tomatoes. My whole family loved this. Will make again. Thank you!
Woohoo! Such an easy meal and even my picky eaters devoured it.
Thank you! It’s really always one of my favorites, though I can eat pasta anytime LOL! Glad to hear you guys liked it! 🙂
Can I use mozzarella instead of Parmesan cheese
Sure! 🙂
this recipe was awesome! i added sundried sundried tomatoes. i will definately make this again
This was SOOOO Good! We’re adding it into our monthly meal rotation. I only had broccoli on hand so used that instead of spinach. There’s 4 in our family, we all ate, some even 2nds and there was still some left (I happily packed it for the next day’s lunch). I would say it easily serves 6-8.
Can you use half and half ?
Yes, it just might not be quite as creamy