Description
Indulge in a delightful bowl of Creamy Chicken Sausage Pasta with Spinach, a dish that combines the savory flavors of spicy chicken sausage with fresh vegetables and a luscious creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering tastes, this pasta dish not only satisfies your cravings but also brings a nutritious twist with the addition of fresh spinach. Whether for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this comforting meal is sure to impress and can be easily customized to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 1/2 cups medium shells (dried pasta)
- 8 oz fresh chicken sausage
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by quartering cherry tomatoes and chopping bell pepper and onion.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté olive oil, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, salt, and crushed red pepper for 7-8 minutes until tender.
- Boil salted water in another pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Add chicken sausage and minced garlic to the skillet; cook for about 5-6 minutes while breaking up the sausage.
- Stir in granulated sugar and half & half until mostly absorbed.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage sauce using a slotted spoon, reserving some pasta water.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese and adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg