Chicken Sausage Pasta
Chicken sausage pasta is a warm, comforting dish that combines al dente pasta with juicy chicken sausage in a rich, aromatic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this quick and satisfying meal is sure to impress. With vibrant colors and bold flavors, it brings everyone together around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz chicken sausage (sliced)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, drain, and reserve some water.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and bell peppers, sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add chicken sausage: Stir in sliced sausage and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream; add reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Toss in spinach: Fold in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Combine with pasta: Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg