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Sausage & Spinach Pasta Skillet

A one-pan creamy pasta made with Italian sausage, tender spinach, and perfectly cooked pasta for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Skillet
  • 12 oz Italian sausage casings removed
  • 10 oz pasta penne or rigatoni
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add dry pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
  8. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  9. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

Use spicy sausage for extra heat or add mushrooms for more texture.