Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
This Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta is full of ender pasta, juicy Italian sausage, and sun-dried tomatoes that comes together in a rich, garlicky cream sauce that’s loaded with Parmesan and finished with fresh spinach.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 716kcal
- 6 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
- 6 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the campanelle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Roll the sausage into small meatballs and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 8 minutes, rolling the meatballs occasionally to cook on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the pan. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned.
Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic. Sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, and cream. Bring to a simmer, then cook for about 5 minutes, until thickened. Add the Parmesan cheese, cooked sausage, and spinach. Stir until the spinach is wilted.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Add some of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce and help it coat the pasta well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and basil
Calories: 716kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1875IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 3mg