Creamy Penne with Sausage (Printable Version)
Penne pasta blended with Italian sausage and spinach in one pan, making a tasty and quick dinner.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meats
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454 g Italian sausage without casing
→ Veggies & Flavor Boosters
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120 g fresh chopped spinach
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3 minced garlic cloves
→ Liquids
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15 ml olive oil
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240 ml heavy cream
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720 ml chicken broth
→ Pasta
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340 g penne pasta
→ Cheese
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50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
→ Spices
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, if you like a kick
→ Topping
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Chopped fresh basil or parsley
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Finish by adding chopped basil or parsley and serve it up.
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Add the spinach and cook until it wilts. Then toss in the Parmesan and sprinkle salt and pepper until it tastes right.
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Put the penne in, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Give it a stir now and then so nothing sticks. Cook it till the pasta is soft.
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Pour the chicken broth and cream in. Let everything simmer gently.
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Mix in the garlic and the red pepper flakes if you want. Cook it for about a minute till it smells good.
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Warm the olive oil over medium heat in a pan. Add sausage and cook it until it’s nicely browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
# Helpful Tips:
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Try spicy Italian sausage and add more red pepper flakes for a hotter dish.
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Feel free to switch penne with farfalle or rotini if that's what you have.
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Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra taste and nutrients.