Description
Creamy chicken sausage Pasta with Spinach is a delightful dish that brings together rich flavors and creamy textures in just one pan. This recipe features spicy chicken sausage combined with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and a luscious sauce, making it a wonderful option for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Ready in only 40 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that caters to everyone’s palate. With the perfect balance of savory ingredients and nutritious vegetables, this pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Yellow Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups fresh Baby Spinach
- 1 1/2 cups Medium Shells (dried pasta)
- 1/2 cup Half & Half
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
- Kosher Salt & freshly cracked Black Pepper
- 8 oz. fresh Chicken Sausage
- 1/2 tsp. Granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Quarter the cherry tomatoes and chop the red bell pepper and yellow onion.
- Sauté the veggies: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, then add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, salt, and crushed red pepper. Cook for about 7-8 minutes until softened.
- Cook the pasta: In boiling salted water, cook medium shells until al dente (about one minute less than package directions).
- Combine chicken sausage and garlic: Add chicken sausage and minced garlic to the skillet; cook for about 5-6 minutes while breaking up the sausage.
- Add spinach: Stir in baby spinach until wilted.
- Combine pasta with sauce: Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked pasta to the skillet; mix well.
- Finish with cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese; adjust creaminess by adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve: Add freshly squeezed lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg