Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound penne pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound ground Italian sausage
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups baby spinach
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set both aside.
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Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
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Add the cream, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3-5 minutes to thicken. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, followed by the cooked sausage and baby spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, adding some reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese.