Creamy One Pot Pasta (Spinach and Sausage Version)
Ingredients
- 3 tbs. butter, divided
- 1 generous tbs. minced garlic
- 2-3 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper
- 3 links of cooked sausage, diced or sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 lb. pasta of your choice (rotini in this case)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, melt 3 tbs. butter. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and bubbly, just a minute or two.Add the spinach and saute until wilted. While its cooking, season with salt, pepper, and basil.Add the sausage and saute. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add 1 cup of the cream, stir and return to a boil.Pour the pasta into the pot and boil for the recommended time on the package, stirring occasionally.The pasta will not be cooked all the way, but it will finish as the sauce thickens and simmers. Don't panic.Stir in the Parmesan and the remaining cream. Lower the heat to keep it at a lively simmer. Stir occasionally, until the sauce is preferred thickness. Serve immediately.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: Serves 4