CREAMY TUSCAN ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

Creamy Tuscan Italian Sausage Pasta is a warming and cozy pasta dish with Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach smothered in a rich creamy sauce.

CREAMY TUSCAN ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

This pasta recipe has so much flavor and even though it looks impressive, it’s simple to make. I contemplated using orzo and making it in one skillet. In the end, I opted for a more traditional cooking method.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR YOUR ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

• Pasta. Feel free to use any shape of pasta. You may have seen a similar recipe made with rigatoni. I didn’t have rigatoni because I’m terrible at getting 100% of what I need when I’m grocery shopping.
• Italian sausage. You can use mild, sweet, or hot Italian sausage. As well, you can use pork sausage. I would stay away from any odd flavors like maple or sage for this recipe if you use pork sausage.
• Oil. If needed. The sausage may release enough fat. Furthermore, you can use the oil from your jar of sun-dried tomatoes. Or olive or avocado oil.
• Sun-dried tomatoes. You can use oil-packed or ‘dry’-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
• Garlic.
• Chicken broth. Also, you can use white wine.
• Tomato paste. This is when the tube of tomato paste is really great.
• Heavy whipping cream. You can substitute other lower-fat milk products but they won’t be as good as heavy whipping cream.
• Parmesan cheese. Listen to me, don’t use the powdery Parmesan cheese in the can. Ever. Don’t even buy it. It tastes nothing like freshly grated parmesan cheese. Get a block of parmesan cheese and grate it yourself. Your tastebuds will thank you.
• Spinach. I prefer baby spinach, always, it’s more tender, but use what you like.
• Italian seasoning.
• Paprika.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND TIPS

I always like to offer substitutions and tips because everyone doesn’t have the same tastes. 

1. Of course, you can omit the spinach if you don’t like it. As well, broccoli would be a nutritious alternative.
2. Add chopped onions or shallots with the garlic for more flavor.
3. A pinch of red pepper will add a pop of heat.
4. Furthermore, you can add more Parmesan cheese. Also, consider topping it with grated mozzarella and melting it in the oven.

 

EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED

I 100% love my Le Creuset Braiser Pan. If you’ve been a reader for a while, you’ve surely seen it in a lot of photos. I use it all the time, it’s my favorite. pan.

You’ll need a saucepan for the pasta and a colander to drain it. Along with a chef’s knife and cutting board, you’ll need a garlic mincer.

As with almost any recipe, you’ll need measuring spoons and cups.

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