Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1 lb linguine
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage sliced on the bias
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 c diced tomatoes
- 1/2 c heavy cream
- 1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan plus more for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c baby spinach
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add sausage and cook until seared on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, cream and Parmesan then season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a low boil then reduce heat to medium and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and spinach and toss until pasta is fully coated in sauce and the spinach has melted. Garnish with basil and serve immediately with more Parmesan.