Description
A delicious and creamy pasta bake featuring savory sausage and Tuscan flavors, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sausage mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage and add more vegetables.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta Bake, pasta bake, Italian dinner, comfort food