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Creamy Italian sausage pasta in a shallow bowl with penne, browned sausage, and wilted spinach

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

This easy sausage pasta recipe combines Italian sausage, penne, and a creamy tomato sauce in one skillet for a fast weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g Penne pasta
  • 450 g Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 cup Marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Baby spinach

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne for 8 minutes until al dente, then drain.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sausage for 5 minutes, breaking it into crumbles until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the marinara sauce, heavy cream, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes until heated through.
  4. Add the drained pasta, Parmesan cheese, and spinach to the skillet and toss for 1 minute until the spinach wilts and everything is coated.
  5. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.