Description
Indulge in a bowl of Creamy chicken sausage Pasta with Spinach, a delightful dish that combines the rich, spicy flavors of chicken sausage with fresh spinach and vibrant cherry tomatoes. This creamy pasta is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in. With just 40 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe ensures minimal fuss while delivering maximum flavor. Savor the irresistible combination of ingredients as they meld together to create a comforting meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz. fresh chicken sausage
- 1 ½ cups medium shells (dried pasta)
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup half & half
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Crushed red pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by quartering cherry tomatoes and chopping bell pepper and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté vegetables until softened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; add to skillet.
- Add chicken sausage and garlic; cook until chicken sausage is browned.
- Stir in half & half and sugar; mix well.
- Add spinach until wilted; combine with pasta.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water.
- Serve with lemon juice squeezed on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg