Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta, a delightful dish that combines savory ground sausage with vibrant sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot wonder is quick to prepare and offers a satisfying meal without sacrificing flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground turkey or chicken, breaking it up as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan, cooked sausage, and baby spinach until the spinach wilts.
- Combine with drained penne pasta; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired sauce consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with torn basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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