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Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta

Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown the sliced sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté the onion in the same skillet for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Add the dry pasta and toast 1 minute. Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cream, spinach, and Parmesan. Cook until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  5. Return the sausage to the skillet, toss to combine, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with extra Parmesan.

Notes

The sausage is already cooked, so browning adds flavor but not doneness. Taste before salting heavily, since broth and cheese also bring salt. If the pasta looks dry during simmering, stir in a splash of water.