Creamy Sausage Pasta

Name: Creamy Sausage Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted butter; 3/4 cup shallot chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 pound ground pork; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fennel seed; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup Half & Half; 15 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 box penne pasta 13.25 ounces; 3 ounces fresh spinach; 2 cups shredded Parmesan; 2 tablespoons fresh basil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8
Calories
351 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Sausage Pasta

Joshua Guerrero

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This creamy sausage pasta skillet made with ground pork is quick, easy and absolutely delicious. It’s the ideal weeknight dinner with great Italian flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons salted butter
3/4 cup shallot chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound ground pork
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup Half & Half
15 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can, drained
1 box penne pasta 13.25 ounces
3 ounces fresh spinach
2 cups shredded Parmesan added slowly
2 tablespoons fresh basil snipped

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Instructions

Heat the butter in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the shallot is softened and translucent.
Add the ground pork, black pepper, parsley, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, fennel seed, paprika and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until all of the pork is browned. Drain off any fat.
Pour in the broth, half & half and diced tomatoes (drained). Bring to a gentle boil over medium low heat.
Add the pasta and cook for about 8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Stir several times during this to promote even cooking.
Turn the heat to low and add in the parmesan cheese, a couple of tablespoons at a time, stirring between each addition to allow the cheese to melt completely before adding more.
Stir in the spinach. Allow this to sit for a minute or two so that the spinach wilts slightly.
Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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The calories shown are based on the recipe making 8 servings, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the pasta. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition Information

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Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 78mg (26%) Sodium 1219mg (51%) Potassium 500mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1557IU (31%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 387mg (39%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	351kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	22g	44%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	13g	65%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	78mg	26%
Sodium	1219mg	51%
Potassium	500mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	1557IU	31%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	387mg	39%
Iron	2mg	11%