Easy Creamy Garlic Penne with Sausage & Spinach Delight
This dish is a delightful mix of creamy garlic sauce, penne pasta, savory sausage, and fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan, and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately while the pasta is hot.
- Feel free to substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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