Description
Enjoy this easy One-Pan Creamy Penne with Spinach and Italian Sausage ready in just 30 minutes! A weeknight favorite that’s full of flavor!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into pieces.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add penne pasta; cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in chopped spinach until wilted, then stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg