Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- 16 oz.rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb.ground italian sausage
mild, sweet, or hot
- 2 tbspbutter
- 1 tbspolive oil
- ½ cjulienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
drained and chopped
- 4 clovesgarlic
minced
- ½ cdry white wine/chicken broth
- 2 cheavy whipping cream
- ½ cparmesan cheese
freshly grated
- 3 oz.fresh baby spinach
about 3 cups tightly packed
- 1 tspitalian seasoning
- ½ tsppaprika
- to tastesalt and pepper
- fresh parsley/basil to garnish
chopped, optional
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta in a pot of salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse and set aside.
- 2
Over medium heat, brown the sausage in a large skillet. Break up any clumps and brown until slightly golden around the edges, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 3
Melt butter, add in olive oil and saute sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute (see notes).
- 4
Toss in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in white wine or chicken broth and scrape off any stuck-on browned bits from the pan.
- 6
Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil. Add Parmesan cheese in batches, stirring until the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce.
- 7
Season with Italian seasoning, paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- 8
Add baby spinach and stir until the spinach wilts into the sauce.
- 9
Add cooked sausage and pasta and toss to fully coat in the sauce.
- 10
Sprinkle with fresh parsley, basil, or extra Parmesan cheese and dish and serve hot.
- 11
Enjoy!
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying, flavorful pasta dish that comes together quickly? This Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta delivers a comforting mix of tender rigatoni, savory Italian sausage, and vibrant sun-dried tomatoes enveloped in a rich cream sauce. It's a truly indulgent meal perfect for any night of the week.
What makes this dish so special is the harmonious blend of robust ground Italian sausage with the sweet-tart intensity of julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes and the earthy freshness of baby spinach. The luxurious heavy whipping cream sauce, brightened by a hint of dry white wine or chicken broth and seasoned perfectly with Italian seasoning and paprika, brings all these elements together for an incredibly comforting experience.
Prepare for a decadent yet balanced meal that truly satisfies. You'll enjoy the substantial bite of rigatoni, perfectly coated by the velvety sauce, complemented by the savory ground Italian sausage. Each forkful brings a burst of flavor from the tender sun-dried tomatoes, softened spinach, and aromatic minced garlic, all infused into that luscious cream sauce. The freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds a salty, umami depth, making every spoonful utterly delightful.
Feel free to adjust the spice level by choosing mild, sweet, or hot Italian sausage to suit your preference. If you don't have dry white wine on hand, chicken broth works beautifully as a substitute, providing a similar savory depth. For an extra touch of freshness and color, finish your dish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or basil.
This Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or impressive enough to serve guests. Enjoy it simply on its own, or alongside a crisp green salad and a slice of crusty bread to sop up every last drop of that incredible sauce.