Try my 30-Minute Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta recipe--perfect solution for those hectic evenings when you want a comforting meal.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4-6 servings
Author natasha
Ingredients
8ouncesof your favorite pastawe recommend bowtie
1tablespoonolive oil
1poundItalian sausagemild or spicy, your choice
1small onionfinely chopped
3clovesgarlicminced or garlic paste
1cupred bell pepperchopped
1cupspinach leaves
1cupheavy cream
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1tspsmoked paprika
1tspItalian seasoning
1tspgarlic powder
Salt and pepperto 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.