Ingredients
- 8 Oz. Penne Cooked 1 minute short of Al Dente
- 1 Pkg. Sweet Italian Sausage Broiled or grilled
- 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 5 Ounces Baby Spinach Thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 Tblsp. Olive Oil
- 1 Cup heavy cream
- 1/2 Cup Garlic and Herb Cheese Like Alouette
- 1/2 Cup Pasta Water Optional, if needed
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
Servings:
Instructions
- Broil or grill the sausage links until cooked. Let cool until they can be handled, Slice into 1/2 inch “coins”. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. cook according to Package directions reducing the cooking time by a minute. Prepare the sauce while the pasta cooks.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often 2 minutes until they begin to become fragrant. Watch carefully so the garlic doesn’t brown and become bitter.
- Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is just wilted. Add the cream and cheese and cook over medium low heat stirring to melt the cheese and blend everything together.
- Return the sausage to the pan. Continue to simmer gently until mixture reduces slightly and begins to thicken.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the water. Add the pasta to the pan and toss to combine it with the sauce. Cook another minute or two. Add a little of the pasta water if the sauce seems to need it.
- Serve topped with the Parmesan cheese.
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