One-Pan Creamy Penne with Spinach and Italian Sausage

One-Pan Creamy Penne with Spinach and Italian Sausage

from recipesown.com
Main Course
25 min
550 kcal / serving

This one-pan creamy penne with spinach and Italian sausage is a comforting and flavorful pasta dish, made with fresh spinach, savory Italian sausage, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights and only uses one pan, making cleanup easy.  

Ingredients

  • 8 ozpenne pasta
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 lbitalian sausage, casings removed
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 5 cupsfresh spinach
  • 1 cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil penne pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add Italian sausage, and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (5-7 minutes).

  3. 3

    Stir in minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add spinach to the skillet, cooking until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).

  5. 5

    Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine, then gradually add Parmesan until the sauce is melted and creamy.

  6. 6

    Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired, then add cooked pasta and mix to coat.

  7. 7

    Serve warm, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.