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Tuscan Sausage Pasta

Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta That'll Warm Your Heart

Quick and creamy Tuscan sausage pasta combines hearty penne with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and a dreamy garlic cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Penne Pasta Can be swapped for rigatoni or cavatappi.
For the Sauce
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Feel free to use bulk sausage or links.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Chopped.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to your preference.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half or evaporated milk if desired.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
For the Veggie Boost
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Adds nutrition and flavor.
To Taste
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Fresh Basil For garnish.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the sausage, breaking it apart for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Add the browned sausage and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
  6. Combine the drained pasta with the skillet mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually for desired consistency.
  7. Serve garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure pasta is al dente, use quality sausage, and adjust sauce thickness as necessary.

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