Description
Rich, creamy, and full of bold flavor, this Tuscan sausage pasta combines hearty Italian sausage with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a velvety cream sauce. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish that tastes like comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
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8 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
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1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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1 cup baby spinach
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
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Cook pasta: Boil in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
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Brown sausage: In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
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Build sauce: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
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Add spinach: Toss in spinach and let it wilt.
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Combine: Add pasta and reserved water. Stir to coat. Season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
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Serve hot: Garnish with more Parmesan if desired.
Notes
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Swap cream for half-and-half to lighten the sauce.
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Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
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For extra richness, add a splash of white wine before the cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 670kal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 42g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25 g