Easy Creamy Garlic Penne With Sausage & Spinach

Easy Creamy Garlic Penne With Sausage & Spinach

from thelazydish.com

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta ((any kind))
  • 1 lb ground sausage
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 5 ounces spinach
  • 1 cup grated parmesan

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according the package directions; drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large pan, cook and chop the sausage over medium heat (add the minced garlic to the pan when the sausge is close to being done). Use a paper towel to blot out the excess grease from the pan.

  3. 3

    Turn the heat to low and stir in the butter and heavy whipping cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the butter is thoroughly melted.

  4. 4

    Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the spinach starts to wilt.

  5. 5

    Add the parmesan to the pan and stir until it's well incorporated. Stir in the cooked pasta and enjoy immediately.

  6. 6

    **The hubs and I like to garnish ours with red pepper flakes, cayenne or cajun seasoning for added heat.