Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a delightful dish that combines al dente penne pasta with savory ground sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich and velvety cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick and easy recipe bursts with flavor and is sure to impress your family and friends. Gather around the table for a heartwarming meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey sausage
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Crumble in the sausage and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg