Description
Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Cheesy Italian Sausage and Spinach is a delightful dish that combines the richness of garlic butter with the savory flavors of Italian sausage and the freshness of spinach, topped off with gooey mozzarella and nutty parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Spaghetti
Italian sausage
Fresh spinach
Garlic
Butter
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Reduce the heat to low, then add butter, stirring until melted and combined with the sausage and spinach.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the garlic butter mixture until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and allow it to melt slightly before serving.
- Finish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add red pepper flakes for heat or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Spaghetti, Cheesy Italian Sausage, Spinach, Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner