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One-Pan Italian Sausage Tuscan Pasta

One-Pan Italian Sausage Tuscan Pasta

Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor — this One-Pan Italian Sausage Tuscan Pasta is a cozy dinner recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz Farfalle pasta - or pasta of your choice
  • 5 Italian sausage links (16-19oz) - casings removed and break sausages into small bite sized pieces
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 2 shallots - finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup Julienned sun-dried tomatoes + 2 tsp oil from the jar
  • 1 tbsp Calabrian chili - adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp smoke paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • chopped parsley - garnish
  • 2 burrata balls - torn into small pieces, optional

Instructions
 

Cook the pasta:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Brown the sausage:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausages and cook for 3-4 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Build the flavor base:

  • In the same skillet, add the diced shallots and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomato oil, Calabrian chili, smoke paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant and well combined. Return the cooked sausage to the pan and stir to combine.

Make the sauce:

  • Pour in the reserved pasta water, heavy cream, and grated parmesan cheese. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Finish the pasta:

  • Add the spinach and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss until the spinach is wilted and everything is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.

Serve:

  • Plate the pasta and garnish with chopped parsley. For an extra creamy, elevated finish, add torn burrata on top if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Keyword 20 minute, American, Dinner, Entree, italian, Pasta, sausage
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