Description
This Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta is a delightful fusion of flavors that combines savory chicken sausage with creamy marinara sauce, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces pasta uncooked
- any type
- 4 links Italian-style chicken sausage sliced into 1-inch coins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1–2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
- kosher salt and black pepper
- Parmesan parsley or basil
- optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced chicken sausage. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the heavy cream and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and fresh spinach to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined and the spinach has wilted.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste, and serve garnished with Parmesan, parsley, or basil if desired.
Notes
For a little extra kick, adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking. You can also substitute the chicken sausage with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta, chicken sausage pasta, creamy pasta recipes, quick pasta dishes