Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta. This easy recipe features tender penne pasta, savory Italian sausage, and a luscious Tuscan-inspired cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal! Get the full recipe now
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, ground
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set both aside.
Cooking the Sausage
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic.
- Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the cream, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3-5 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, followed by the cooked sausage and baby spinach.
- Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, adding some reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
Serving
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
