Description
A creamy and savory pasta dish featuring spinach, sausage, and Alfredo sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or smoked, sliced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and spinach to the skillet, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
This dish is best enjoyed hot, right after cooking, but it also makes for great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spinach, Sausage, Alfredo, Pasta, Quick Meal, Creamy Pasta