Creamy Tomato Sausage Pasta

Al dente penne pasta tossed with browned sausage, garlic, onions, and spinach in a creamy and cheesy tomato sauce is an easy 30-minute meal the whole family will love.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian-American

Keyword Creamy Tomato Sausage Pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 704kcal

Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Large Skillet for cooking sausage and assembling sauce
Large stock pot for boiling pasta
Colander to drain the pasta

Ingredients

16 oz penne pasta
1 lb sausage
1 cup diced onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
28 oz can tomato puree
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen spinach or about 8oz fresh spinach
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

In a large stock pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
16 oz penne pasta
Add the sausage to a large skillet over medium-high heat and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until it starts to brown and is no longer pink.
1 lb sausage
Reduce the heat to medium and push the cooked sausage to the outsides of the pan. Add the onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the fresh garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more.
1 cup diced onion, 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
Into the skillet, add the sauce ingredients. Mix frequently while the sauce comes to a simmer.
28 oz can tomato puree, 1/3 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
Next add in the cheese and spinach. Stir to combine.
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 1 cup frozen spinach, 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Taste and add additional seasonings as needed.

Notes

Storage

To Store: Leftovers of this creamy sausage pasta should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)

To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30 second intervals until heated throughout.

To Freeze: Allow the pasta and creamy tomato sauce to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Be sure to label!

To Thaw: Remove the pasta from the freezer and place it in the fridge to thaw overnight.

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