Description
This Easy Marry Me Sausage Pasta is a rich, creamy one-skillet dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. With spicy sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan in a luscious cream sauce, this quick pasta is perfect for weeknights or cozy dinners in.
Ingredients
12 oz sausage (Italian, smoked, or your favorite)
8 oz elbow macaroni or short pasta
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups spinach
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir to warm through.
3. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan.
4. Add uncooked pasta. Stir and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
5. Return sausage to the skillet. Add spinach, parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Stir until spinach wilts and cheese melts.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and creaminess.
If your sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth when reheating.
For extra spice, double the red pepper flakes or use hot Italian sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: sausage pasta, marry me pasta, creamy skillet pasta