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One-Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta with Spinach
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One-Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta with Spinach

One-Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta with Spinach is a quick, flavorful dinner made in under 30 minutes—easy cleanup and full of comfort!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: One-Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta with Spinach
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 681kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry penne pasta
  • 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes in juice, drained
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus additional for garnish
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2-3 cups reserved pasta water
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach

Instructions

  • Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until it is al dente. Reserve 2 to 3 cups of the pasta water before draining.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage, crumbling it as it cooks.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet with the sausage and cook until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach your desired sauce consistency.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper (if desired) before serving.

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Notes

  • Use a large, heavy pot to cook evenly and prevent sticking.
  • Brown the sausage first to build flavor, and reserve 2–3 cups of pasta water to adjust the sauce.
  • Cook pasta just to al dente, then stir in spinach at the end so it wilts perfectly.
  • Season in layers as you go, and use freshly grated cheese for the creamiest texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 838mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1374IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 3mg