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Tuscan Sausage Pasta

Tuscan Sausage Pasta

A delicious Tuscan Sausage Pasta recipe featuring cavatappi, smoked sausage, and a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sausage

  • 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for pasta water
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes soaked in hot water, drained, chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach chopped
  • parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • To a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot and shimmering, add sliced sausage and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, or until they start to blister. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Stir in tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste deepens in color.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then whisk until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the spinach wilts slightly.
  • Return the smoked sausage to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Add cooked pasta and toss everything together. Use reserved pasta water, a splash at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  • Serve immediately, topped with extra parmesan and freshly chopped parsley for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Creamy Pasta, Dinner, pasta, quick meals, sausage, Tuscan Sausage Pasta
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