Creamy Sausage Pasta

Step 1

Cook the pasta in a pot of salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Over medium heat, brown the sausage in a large skillet, about 5 minutes. Break up any clumps, remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain any excess grease from the pan.

Step 3

Melt butter in the pan and saute onions until soft. Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds then return sausage to the pan.

Step 4

Deglaze with white wine or chicken broth and scrape off any stuck-on browned bits from the pan.

Step 5

Reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in the heavy cream. Season with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Bring to a gentle boil, add in Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Step 7

Add baby spinach and stir until the spinach wilts into the sauce.

Step 8

Add the cooked pasta and toss until pasta is fully coated in the sauce.

Step 9

Dish and serve hot.

Step 10

Enjoy!