Creamy Sausage Pasta - Easy Recipes for Dinner
This creamy sausage pasta is one of those easy recipes that delivers big on flavor and comfort.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir everything together and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.