Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta
A rich and comforting pasta dish with smoky sausage and creamy sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta Use any type you prefer, such as penne or rotini.
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced You can use any sausage you like.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream Adjust the amount for desired richness.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach You can add more vegetables if desired.
- to taste Salt and pepper Always taste and adjust before serving.
- to serve Parmesan cheese, grated Sprinkle on top for extra flavor.
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, cook the sliced smoked sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the pasta.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cooking until the pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
If you have leftovers, let the pasta cool down before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding extra cream or broth if needed. For a lighter version, use turkey sausage or substitute half of the cream with low-fat milk.