Description
Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that perfectly blends savory Italian sausage with al dente pasta, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or dinner parties. With its rich sauce and vibrant colors, it’s guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Enjoy a bowl of this comforting meal that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked and caramelized.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices and heavy cream; mix well.
- Incorporate fresh spinach; season with salt and pepper until wilted.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sausage sauce in the skillet; toss gently, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg