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Marry Me Italian Sausage Pasta

A close-up shot of a bowl of Marry Me Italian Sausage Pasta, featuring rigatoni, crumbled sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
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A creamy, one-pan pasta dish with Italian sausage and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a quick and special weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound pasta (rigatoni or penne recommended)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
  2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the uncooked pasta to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  5. Pour in enough water to just cover the pasta (about 4-5 cups, depending on your skillet). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and sauce has thickened.
  6. Stir in the cooked Italian sausage and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the crushed tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers with the onions.

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