Creamy Italian Chicken Sausage Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Creamy Italian Sausage Sun Dried Tomato Pasta. This delectable dish combines savory chicken sausage with tangy sun-dried tomatoes, enveloped in a luscious cream sauce that makes every bite a comforting delight. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare—taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. Whether served at a family dinner or a dinner party, it’s sure to impress your loved ones and keep everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb uncased chicken sausage (sweet or mild)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced shallots
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups julienne sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Fresh thyme
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
- 2/3 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 1 lb short cut pasta
Instructions
- Brown the chicken sausage in a large skillet until cooked through, then set aside.
- Cook the short cut pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced shallots in olive oil for about 3 minutes, then add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with apple cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits, then add heavy cream along with thyme and salt; simmer for about 4 minutes.
- Stir in grated Asiago cheese until melted, return the sausage to the sauce, and let simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix with the cooked pasta and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg