Hello, fellow food lovers! Are you ready for a weeknight wonder that’s bursting with flavor, incredibly satisfying, and on your table in under 30 minutes? Today, I’m sharing a recipe that has become a staple in my kitchen: my Speedy Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Sausage Pasta. It’s the perfect harmony of savory Italian sausage, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a luscious creamy sauce that coats every single noodle. Forget takeout – this dish is restaurant-quality comfort food made easy. Let’s dive in!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pasta (penne, rotini, or rigatoni work great)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained and chopped
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the fresh spinach, stirring until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
7. Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine.
8. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
9. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!