Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta and Sausage
- 1 pound Marketside mild Italian ground sausage, can substitute with spicy, sweet, or other preferred flavors
- 1 pound rotini pasta, or preferred pasta shape
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- garlic powder, as needed
- black pepper, as needed
- salt, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil for the pasta.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the water heats, add the 1 pound of ground Italian sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a meat chopper or spatula to break up the sausage and brown it thoroughly. Do not drain the drippings, as they add significant flavor.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Once the water is boiling, add the 1 pound of rotini pasta to the pot and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
After the sausage is browned, add the entire 10-ounce bag of fresh spinach to the skillet with the sausage. Cover the skillet to help the spinach wilt and cook down.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Once the spinach has cooked down, add about half of the 6 ounces of shredded Parmesan cheese and the 1 cup of heavy cream to the sausage and spinach mixture in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Season the mixture generously with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the sausage, spinach, and cream sauce. Add the remaining half of the shredded Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Continue cooking for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is well combined with the pasta.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve the creamy sausage and spinach pasta hot and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta and Sausage
- 1 pound Marketside mild Italian ground sausage, can substitute with spicy, sweet, or other preferred flavors
- 1 pound rotini pasta, or preferred pasta shape
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- garlic powder, as needed
- black pepper, as needed
- salt, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil for the pasta.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the water heats, add the 1 pound of ground Italian sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a meat chopper or spatula to break up the sausage and brown it thoroughly. Do not drain the drippings, as they add significant flavor.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Once the water is boiling, add the 1 pound of rotini pasta to the pot and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
After the sausage is browned, add the entire 10-ounce bag of fresh spinach to the skillet with the sausage. Cover the skillet to help the spinach wilt and cook down.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Once the spinach has cooked down, add about half of the 6 ounces of shredded Parmesan cheese and the 1 cup of heavy cream to the sausage and spinach mixture in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Season the mixture generously with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the sausage, spinach, and cream sauce. Add the remaining half of the shredded Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Continue cooking for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is well combined with the pasta.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the creamy sausage and spinach pasta hot and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min