Description
Creamy chicken sausage Pasta with Spinach is a delightful dish that combines the comforting richness of a creamy sauce with spicy chicken sausage, fresh spinach, and vibrant cherry tomatoes. This pasta is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 40 minutes—but it also delivers a fantastic flavor profile that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this recipe is easily customizable with your favorite vegetables or types of pasta. With its creamy texture and healthy greens, it’s an ideal meal that balances indulgence and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1.5 cups medium shells (dried pasta)
- 8 oz fresh chicken sausage
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by quartering cherry tomatoes and chopping bell pepper and onion.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, salt, and crushed red pepper for about 7-8 minutes until softened.
- Cook the medium shells in boiling salted water until al dente.
- Add chicken sausage and minced garlic to the skillet; cook for 5-6 minutes while breaking up the sausage.
- Stir in granulated sugar and half & half until absorbed; add spinach until wilted.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce using a slotted spoon, stirring to coat evenly.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese; use reserved pasta water for desired creaminess before serving with lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg