Italian Sausage Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
Italian sausage pasta with tomato cream sauce is an easy, cozy weeknight dinner the whole family will love! I like to make a batch of this flavorful comfort food and enjoy the leftovers all week!
Servings 4 people
Calories 869kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb sweet italian sausage removed from casings if necessary
- 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 12 oz bowtie pasta
- 4 oz fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, about 2-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Add sausage and break apart into small pieces while browning, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with red pepper flakes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- When sausage is browned, add undrained tomatoes and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry, then add slowly to sauce, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened. Stir in pasta and spinach.
Nutrition
Calories: 869kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1151mg | Potassium: 1071mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3220IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 5mg