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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!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American, Italian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
600
kcal
Author
Nichole
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
Calories:
600
kcal