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Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta Recipe – Easy & Delicious Weeknight Dinner

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
This creamy smoked sausage pasta is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, combining savory sausage with a rich, cheesy sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)

Olive Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Smoked Sausage

  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced

Onion

  • 1 small small onion, diced

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Heavy Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream

Chicken Broth

  • 1 cup chicken broth

Spinach

  • 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)

Italian Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Salt and Pepper

  • to taste salt and pepper

Parmesan Cheese

  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Fresh Parsley

  • for garnish fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook sausage until browned, then add onion and garlic; cook until translucent.
  • Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer. Add spinach and Italian seasoning; cook until spinach wilts.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until creamy. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Use fresh parsley for best flavor, and adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy, pasta, sausage