Description
This Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for weeknight dinners. With creamy marinara sauce, spicy chicken sausage, and fresh spinach, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces pasta uncooked
- 4 links Italian-style chicken sausage sliced into 1-inch coins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1–2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
- kosher salt and black pepper
- Parmesan parsley or basil optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and heavy cream, mixing well. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the red pepper flakes, and season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Fold in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sausage and sauce mixture, stirring to coat well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan, parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the pasta type with your favorite choice. You can also add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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