Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Italian Sausage Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, a hearty and satisfying dish that combines savory Italian sausage, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and creamy Parmesan sauce over perfectly cooked penne pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Sauce:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté Sausage: In a skillet, brown sausage in olive oil. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Pour in cream and broth, simmer. Stir in Parmesan and seasoning; thicken sauce.
- Finish Dish: Add spinach, cooked pasta, and reserved water. Season and garnish with basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish works well with gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
