Description
A creamy and comforting one pot dish featuring Italian sausage, shell pasta, and fresh spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian Sausage
- 8 ounces Shell Pasta
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh Spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- Red Pepper Flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping any brown bits. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the shell pasta and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to thicken.
- Incorporate the spinach and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or extra Parmesan. Pairs well with a simple side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, one pot meal, italiano sausage, comfort food, easy dinner