An easy, comforting dinner idea, this Tuscan Pasta with Sausage is a 30 minute meal that is packed with flavor.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pasta recipe, tuscan pasta, tuscan pasta with sausage
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 900kcal
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
8ozpenne pastadry
1lbItalian sausage
2clovesgarlicminced
114.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
2cupsheavy cream
1/2cupfreshly grated parmesan cheeseplus more for serving
Salt and pepperto taste
2cupsbaby spinachtorn
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve.
Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the casings from the sausage and add to the skillet, breaking it up as you add it. Cook the sausage until browned, then add in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomatoes, cream, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the sauce cook until it has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
Add in the cooked pasta and the spinach and cook until the pasta is heated through and the spinach has wilted.
Serve garnished with additional parmesan cheese.
Notes
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.