Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is a delicious, easy pasta dish featuring savory sausage and a creamy parmesan sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal
large pot
large skillet
Slotted spoon
- 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage
- 1 pound Penne Pasta
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ each Yellow Onion Minced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 5 ounces Baby Spinach
- 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcal
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