Chicken Sausage Pasta
Chicken sausage pasta is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender pasta with creamy sauce and savory chicken sausage. This delightful dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a burst of flavors that will satisfy everyone at the table. With its rich textures and vibrant ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to accommodate various dietary preferences, this recipe promises a delicious meal in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz chicken sausage (spicy or mild)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add penne, and cook until al dente.
- 2. Sauté the sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Slice chicken sausage and sauté until golden brown.
- 3. Add garlic and spinach: Stir in minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- 4. Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes; simmer gently.
- 5. Combine: Drain pasta and add it to the skillet; toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- 6. Finish with cheese: Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top, stirring until melted through, then serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg