Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta Bake. With Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious cream sauce, this hearty dish is a perfect choice for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté sausage: In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add veggies and cream: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cream, and broth. Simmer.
- Combine: Add Parmesan, cooked pasta, and 1 cup mozzarella. Season.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with herbs and enjoy hot.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
- For extra flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and reserve a tablespoon of the oil to sauté the sausage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
