Tuscan Sausage Spinach Pasta (Print)
A delicious pasta featuring spinach, sausage, parmesan cream, and zesty sun-dried tomatoes for a perfect comforting meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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16 ounces of penne
→ Main Parts
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1 pound of ground Italian sausage
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4 minced garlic cloves
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Half a cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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A couple handfuls of baby spinach (2 cups)
→ Sauce
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
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1 cup of chicken stock
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
→ Spices
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A teaspoon of Italian dried herbs
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Half a teaspoon of red chili flakes
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Add salt and black pepper as needed
→ Extras
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Torn fresh basil leaves
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Extra Parmesan to sprinkle on top
# Steps:
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In a big pot, boil salted water and cook the penne until it’s just tender. Scoop out a cup of the cooking water before draining.
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Warm olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Toss in the sausage and cook until it’s golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Set it aside on a plate.
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Turn heat down a bit, sauté garlic till it smells good. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, chicken stock, cream, and spices. Let it bubble gently for about 3-5 minutes.
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Add Parmesan cheese, cooked sausage, and spinach to the pan. Stir until the spinach wilts, around 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
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Pour the pasta into the sauce and stir to cover it all. Add some reserved pasta water if the sauce feels too thick.
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Sprinkle torn basil and extra Parmesan on top. Serve immediately while it’s hot.
# Notes:
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Pick Italian sausage that packs bold flavors for a tasty dish
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The sauce should lightly stick to the back of a spoon when mixed
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Keep some pasta water handy to adjust how thick the sauce is