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Sausage Pasta Skillet

Sausage Pasta Skillet Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz short pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the sausage, break it apart, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and tomato paste; cook 45 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, stirring once, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream and spinach until spinach wilts. Fold in Parmesan and serve hot.

Notes

The pasta will continue to absorb liquid as it sits, so the dish thickens if held too long before serving. If that happens, loosen it with a small ladle of warm broth. For a lighter option, skip the cream and finish with a little extra pasta water and Parmesan.