Description
Creamy Italian Sausage Sun Dried Tomato Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that brings together savory sausage and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this pasta dish is not only quick to prepare but also easy to customize with your favorite vegetables. With its satisfying flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Treat your loved ones to this delightful meal that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb uncased Italian sausage (sweet or mild)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced shallots
- 4 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 1/2 cups julienne sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 cup dry apple vinegar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
- 2/3 cup fresh Asiago cheese
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
- 1 lb short cut pasta
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the uncased Italian sausage until fully cooked. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook short cut pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté shallots for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes for an additional 3 minutes.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple vinegar; reduce by half before adding heavy cream, thyme sprigs, and salt—simmer gently for about 4 minutes.
- Stir in Asiago cheese until melted, then add the sausage back into the sauce. Fold in spinach until wilted before mixing in the cooked pasta.
- Serve hot topped with more Asiago cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg