Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

from thesaltymarshmallow.com
20 min
4 servings

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is a family favorite Italian pasta recipe!  This easy pasta dish is full of savory sausage and a delicious, creamy, parmesan sauce and ready in 20 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound Ground Italian Sausage
  • 1 Pound Penne Pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion (Minced)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 5 Ounces Baby Spinach
  • 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.

  2. 2

    While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Italian sausage along with the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt until the sausage is no longer pink.

  4. 4

    Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary and return the meat mixture to the pan.

  5. 5

    Turn the heat to low and add the cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add in the spinach.

  6. 6

    Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

  7. 7

    Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.  Stir the pasta into the sauce.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately.