This creamy Tuscan chicken sausage pasta skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. It combines savory sausage, tender pasta, and fresh spinach in a rich and flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredients
1poundchicken beef sausage, sliced
1tablespoonolive oil
1smallyellow onion, chopped
3clovesgarlic, minced
0.5cupsun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
0.5teaspoonsmoked paprika
0.25teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
12ouncespenne or rotini pasta
3cupschicken broth
0.5cupheavy cream
0.5cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2cupsfresh spinach
to tasteSalt and black pepper
Instructions
Brown sausage in olive oil in a large skillet; set aside.
Cook onion until soft, then add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
Add pasta and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 10-12 minutes, until pasta is nearly tender.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
Return sausage to skillet. Stir in spinach until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.