Description
A comforting dish featuring penne pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce with Italian sausage and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage, ground
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package directions; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the Italian sausage.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let the sauce thicken.
- Add Parmesan cheese, cooked sausage, and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Toss the cooked penne with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are of high quality for the best flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg