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Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta – The Ultimate Summer Pasta

Creamy Tuscan sausage pasta served in a bowl – perfect summer pasta dish

Ingredients

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Ingredients

Let’s dive into everything you’ll need to bring this luscious pasta dish to life.

For the Pasta:

  • 400g (14 oz) penne or rigatoni pasta

  • Salt for pasta water

For the Tuscan Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 400g (14 oz) Italian sausage (casings removed)

  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)

  • 100g (3.5 oz) sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or reserved pasta water)

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)