Description
A cozy and comforting one-pan meal that combines tender pasta, savory sausage, and a rich creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or breakfast)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup pasta (e.g., penne or rotini)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned—about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic powder and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, around 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and halved cherry tomatoes; cook until spinach wilts, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For customization, try adding different vegetables or swapping the sausage for ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg