Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is a family favorite Italian pasta recipe! This easy pasta dish is full of savory sausage and a delicious, creamy, parmesan sauce and ready in 20 minutes!
With back to school in full force and busy nights ahead of us, I am finding myself reaching for new quick and easy dinner inspiration. I happen to love Italian sausage because it’s so flavorful and delicious, I can use it to make a simple meal that is flavor packed in no time. There’s nothing better than having a restaurant quality pasta dish on the table in 20 minutes! Plus, everyone in my house loves a good creamy pasta dish any night of the week!
- For this Italian Sausage Pasta, you will start by cooking your penne pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to package directions.
- As soon as you add your pasta to the boiling water, you will heat some olive oil in a large skillet. Then, add in your Italian sausage, minced onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Once your sausage is cooked through, you can drain any excess grease from the pan if necessary. Then, return the meat mixture to the skillet.
- Then, you will turn your heat down to low. Add the cream to the pan and bring to a simmer, and put all of the spinach in the pan. It will take about 3-5 minutes for the spinach to wilt.
- Next, drain your pasta. Add your shredded parmesan (fresh is best!) and pasta and give everything a good stir to coat.
You guys have spoken and seem to be loving these easy 20-30 minute weeknight meals as much as we do! I’m happy to say this Italian sausage pasta is one of my personal faves! If you’re looking for more simple dinners, don’t miss my Creamy Parmesan One Pot Chicken and Rice or my One Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper!
Enjoy!
~Nichole
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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
By Nichole
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta is a family favorite Italian pasta recipe! This easy pasta dish is full of savory sausage and a delicious, creamy, parmesan sauce and ready in 20 minutes!
Prep 5 minutes mins
Cook 15 minutes mins
Total 20 minutes mins
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Italian Sausage
- 1 Pound Penne Pasta
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 Yellow Onion Minced
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 5 Ounces Baby Spinach
- 1 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the Italian sausage along with the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt until the sausage is no longer pink.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary and return the meat mixture to the pan.
Turn the heat to low and add the cream to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add in the spinach.
Cook, stirring for about 3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Stir the pasta into the sauce.
Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
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504 Comments
Great recipe. I’ve made it many times and after the first time I started adding 1/2 cup+ of sundried tomatoes and that has made it a staple in my house.Reply
Making this again tonight! Easy recipe and my kids love it! Thank you!Reply
About to enjoy this for the third time. It is simple and delicious.Reply
My husband who rarely cooks, has made me this dish for years for our anniversary, my bday and Mother’s Day. It’s very easy and quick to prepare (even for the most inexperienced cooks) and super delicious!Reply
This is delicious!!Reply
Great recipe! Replaced the spinach with mushrooms as I’m not a big fan & it was awesome!
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No way to mess up Italian sausage and pasta. This is a great quick dinner. I’ve made it with mini-Farrell which is our go to pasta and double the spinach. It is in our rotation.Reply