One-Pan Creamy Penne with Spinach and Italian Sausage Delight
A delicious and easy one-pan pasta dish combining creamy penne, fresh spinach, and savory Italian sausage.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat Lover
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add penne pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring mixture to a simmer.
- Add spinach and Parmesan cheese, stirring until spinach wilts and cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute Italian sausage with plant-based sausage.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Keywords: One-Pan Creamy Penne, Creamy Pasta, Italian Sausage, Spinach Pasta