5 from 6 votes
Tuscan Pasta with Sausage
An easy, comforting dinner idea, this Tuscan Pasta with Sausage is a 30 minute meal that is packed with flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
900 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta dry
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can tomato diced, drained
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, freshly grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach torn
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve.
- Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium heat. Remove the casings from the sausage and add to the skillet, breaking it up as you add it. Cook the sausage until browned, then add in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in the tomatoes, cream, and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the sauce cook until it has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the cooked pasta and the spinach and cook until the pasta is heated through and the spinach has wilted.
- Serve garnished with additional parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 of recipe
Calories
900kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
77g
(118%)
Saturated Fat
40g
(200%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
33g
(194%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
237mg
(79%)
Sodium
1210mg
(50%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 900
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe | |
| Calories | 900kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 77g | 118% |
| Saturated Fat | 40g | 200% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33g | 194% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 237mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1210mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.