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30 Minute Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta

Try my 30-Minute Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta recipe--perfect solution for those hectic evenings when you want a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Author natasha

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of your favorite pasta we recommend bowtie
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, your choice
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or garlic paste
  • 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Boil the Pasta: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until the sausage is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add Aromatics: Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant. Add seasoning followed by heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens and becomes creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spinach: Stir in the the spinach and allow it to whilt.
  • Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the creamy sausage and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce.
  • Serve and Garnish: Transfer the creamy Tuscan sausage pasta to serving plates and enjoy.

Notes

Reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water to loosen sauce as desired. For extra creamy sauce add 1/2 cup more of heavy cream. You can also make this a blush sauce by adding tomato paste if desired.