Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta (Printable Version)
A flavorful dish featuring sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy sauce over tender pasta.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pasta and Sauce
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340 g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
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15 ml olive oil
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450 g Italian sausage (casings removed)
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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5 ml crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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120 ml sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, oil-packed and drained)
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240 ml heavy cream
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120 ml chicken broth
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50 g grated Parmesan cheese
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60 g baby spinach (optional)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Chopped fresh basil for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon.
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Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
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Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
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Add the cooked pasta and baby spinach (if using) to the sauce, tossing until well coated and the spinach is wilted.
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Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and remove excess oil before adding.