Creamy Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Italian Sausage
A comforting pasta dish featuring a rich tomato sauce, fresh spinach, and savory Italian sausage, making for a satisfying and easy dinner.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
- •1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- •1/2 cup chicken broth
- •1/2 cup heavy cream
- •1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- •1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- •8 ounces short pasta (such as penne, rigatoni, or rotini)
- •5 ounces fresh spinach
- •1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- •Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and remove the sausage to a plate, leaving a tablespoon of drippings in the pan.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Return the cooked sausage to the sauce. Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cooked and drained pasta and the reserved pasta water, adding a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
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