Creamy Sausage & Spinach Pasta

Creamy penne pasta tossed with browned Italian sausage, onions, garlic, and baby spinach in a parmesan-heavy cream sauce. Finished with parsley, chili flakes, and extra parmesan.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Boil pasta: Cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Brown sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the crumbled sausage until browned and cooked through.

Step 3

Sauté aromatics: Add butter to the same skillet and sauté the diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.

Step 4

Build sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring constantly.

Step 5

Thicken: Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, allowing the sauce to simmer until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

Wilt spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir for 1–2 minutes until the leaves are fully wilted into the sauce.

Step 7

Combine and serve: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet until thoroughly coated, then serve topped with fresh parsley and chili flakes. Finish with extra parmesan if desired.