Creamy Penne with Spinach: Indulgent Italian Beef Sausage Delight
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring penne, fresh spinach, and savory Italian beef 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: Confidential
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian beef sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the Italian beef sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Mix in the cooked penne pasta and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with more Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Can be made in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Penne, Spinach, Italian Beef Sausage, Pasta Recipes