Description
This One-Pan Creamy Penne with Spinach and Italian Sausage is a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. The creamy sauce, combined with savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach, creates a comforting dish that’s sure to please the whole family. Plus, with only one pan to clean, it makes for an easy and hassle-free dinner option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Sausage: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is melted and creamy.
- Season and Combine: Season the dish with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and mix to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy penne warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
- This dish can be made with other types of pasta, but cooking times may vary.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg