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Creamy Sausage Red Pepper Pasta

Creamy Sausage Red Pepper Pasta for Fast Flavorful Dinners

A quick and delicious Creamy Sausage Red Pepper Pasta that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces Dried Penne Pasta or fusilli/rigatoni
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped, or shallots
  • 8 ounces Cremini Mushrooms sliced, or white button mushrooms
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, or garlic powder
  • 3 cups Water for cooking the pasta
  • 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage or mild sausage if preferred
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Pepper Sauce ready-made can save time
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach or kale/other leafy greens
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese omit or substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the spicy Italian sausage, breaking it into chunks, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped yellow onion for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in the sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until they begin to brown.
  5. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until aromatic.
  6. Incorporate the dried penne pasta and water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Once the pasta is cooked, return the browned sausage to the skillet, and stir in the roasted red pepper sauce and heavy cream.
  8. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, then fold in the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
  9. Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider adding fresh herbs or red pepper flakes for additional flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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