Sausage, spinach, and penne unite with a smooth sauce for an easy, flavorful meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces penne pasta
→ Meat
02 - 12 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
03 - 3 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1 cup chicken broth
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Oil
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Method:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the penne pasta until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and Italian sausage. Break the sausage apart with a wooden spoon and cook until well-browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
05 - Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
06 - Add drained penne pasta and baby spinach to the skillet. Toss until the spinach wilts and everything is evenly coated.
07 - Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss well, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve immediately.
