Penne with Spinach & Sausage (Printable Version)
Creamy penne mixed with spinach and flavorful Italian sausage cooked together in one pan.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Spices and Aromatics
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3 minced garlic cloves
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A pinch of red chili flakes if you like some heat
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Salt to your liking
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Fresh cracked black pepper, however much you want
→ Pasta
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340 g penne pasta
→ Liquids
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720 ml chicken stock
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240 ml heavy cream
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15 ml olive oil
→ Cheese and Veggies
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About 60 g fresh spinach, chopped (around 2 cups)
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50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
→ Proteins
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450 g Italian sausage, skin taken off
→ Toppings
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Chopped fresh parsley or basil to finish
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Put it on the plates and sprinkle with your fresh herbs just before eating.
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Mix in the chopped spinach and cook it till it’s soft. Then stir in the grated Parmesan and add salt and pepper to suit your taste.
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Stir in the penne pasta, cover the pan, and let it cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Keep stirring now and then so nothing sticks. Cook until the pasta is tender.
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Pour in the chicken stock and cream and give it a good stir. Let everything simmer gently.
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Warm the olive oil over medium heat in a big pan. Toss in the Italian sausage and brown it, breaking it into small chunks with a wooden spoon.
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Throw in the minced garlic and chili flakes if you want some spice. Cook for about 1 or 2 minutes until it smells amazing.
# Helpful Tips:
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Pick a big, deep pan or pot so you don’t spill anything while cooking.
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Feel free to change up the amount of chili flakes to match how spicy you like things.
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If you're skipping meat, swap sausage with veggie sausage or more veggies.
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A handful of fresh herbs on top makes it taste better and look nice too.