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A skillet filled with creamy pasta, crumbled Italian sausage, and fresh spinach.

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  2. While pasta cooks, brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until wilted.
  7. Drain the pasta and toss it into the skillet with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.