Sausage & Spinach Pasta Skillet
A one-pan creamy pasta made with Italian sausage, tender spinach, and perfectly cooked pasta for an easy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
Pasta Skillet
- 12 oz Italian sausage casings removed
- 10 oz pasta penne or rigatoni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
- Add dry pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Use spicy sausage for extra heat or add mushrooms for more texture.