Title : Sausage and Spinach Pasta: A Quick Yet Decadent Delight
Total time: 30 minutes
-Prep time: 10 Minutes
-Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Introduction
Fill your dinner plate with a rich and hearty meal that’s easy to make, yet rewarding in taste. Sausage and Spinach Pasta, an ideal blend of succulent Italian sausage and fresh spinach enveloped in a creamy sauce, will truly excite your taste buds.
Why make this recipe
When you need a dinner option that packs in protein, greens and a bunch of flavour in one dish and around half an hour, opt for Sausage and Spinach Pasta. This flexible dish allows you to adjust seasonings to your taste, making it a perfect choice for any pasta lover.
How to make Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients :
– 8 oz penne pasta
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 5 oz fresh spinach
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions :
– Cook Pasta: On high heat, bring to boil a large pot of salted water. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain well.
– Sauté Sausage: In a large skillet, warm the olive oil. Add the sausage, crumbling it as it cooks until completely brown.
– Add Garlic & Spinach: Add minced garlic and continue to cook until fragrant. Incorporate the spinach and sauté until it wilts.
– Craft the Sauce: Mix in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and let it simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
– Mix with Pasta: Introduce the cooked pasta to the sausage sauce. Ensure all pasta gets coated with this delicious mixture.
– Serve: Finally, garnish with Parmesan cheese before serving.
How to serve Sausage and Spinach Pasta
To let the flavor of the dish truly come alive, revel in your Sausage and Spinach Pasta while it’s hot. Pair it with a green salad and fresh bread for a complete meal.
How to store Sausage and Spinach Pasta
If leftovers are stored properly in an airtight container, this dish will provide delicious meals for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Tips to make Sausage and Spinach Pasta
If you enjoy some spice in your pasta, consider adding red pepper flakes. For a richer flavor, use a salty and full bodied cheese like Parmigiano Reggiano.
Variation
A great variation is replacing penne with other pasta varieties such as rigatoni or fusilli.
FAQs
1. Can I substitute sausage with another type of meat?
Absolutely! You can replace sausage with chicken or shrimp to make a different version of this recipe.
2. How can I make the dish vegetarian?
Replace the sausage with mushrooms and use a vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
3. Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes. If using frozen, thaw and drain it before adding to the recipe to ensure it doesn’t release a lot of water into the pasta.