Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Delicious Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta Bake. This dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, combined with savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Experience the delightful blend of flavors as you savor each bite of this hearty bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach (washed)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the Italian sausage until browned. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low; add heavy cream and spinach, stirring until spinach wilts. Mix in Parmesan cheese and dried herbs.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish, top with more Parmesan cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg