Description
Creamy Parmesan Sausage Ditalini is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender ditalini pasta enveloped in a luscious, savory sauce. This dish combines hearty Italian sausage, rich heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmesan for an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, it’s sure to warm both your heart and your belly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring well. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine cooked ditalini with the creamy sauce and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg