Easy Creamy Garlic Penne With Sausage & Spinach
This simple dinner recipe is perfect for large families! Even your picky eaters will approve of this creamy pasta. It's made with just a few cheap ingredients, and only takes about 20 minutes to make. Perfect for busy weeknight meals!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (any kind)
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 5 ounces spinach
- 1 cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according the package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, cook and chop the sausage over medium heat (add the minced garlic to the pan when the sausage is close to being done). Use a paper towel to blot out the excess grease from the pan.
- Turn the heat to low and stir in the butter and heavy whipping cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the butter is thoroughly melted.
- Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the spinach starts to wilt.
- Add the parmesan to the pan and stir until it's well incorporated. Stir in the cooked pasta and enjoy immediately.
- I like to garnish mine with red pepper flakes or cayenne for added heat. Enjoy!
Notes
- 5 ounces of spinach will seem like A LOT when you're adding it to the pan, but it wilts down to just the right amount once cooked.
- If you don't have fresh garlic on hand you can also use 1-2 tsp of garlic powder.
- If you're looking for a side dish, I recommend caesar salad and/or breadsticks.
