Souper Skillet Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with Souper Skillet Pasta, a one-pan wonder that's as comforting as it is flavorful. This recipe combines savory ground Italian sausage, sweet bursts of cherry tomatoes, and tender penne pasta, all simmered in a creamy chicken broth base. Fresh baby spinach adds a boost of color and nutrients, while a finishing touch of grated Parmesan and optional fresh basil creates a rich, aromatic dish you'll crave again and again. Ready in just 35 minutes with minimal cleanup, this hearty skillet pasta is ideal for busy evenings and perfect for feeding a hungry crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces dry penne pasta
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the ground Italian sausage to the skillet. Break it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until they start to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
Add the dry penne pasta to the skillet. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid as much as possible.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, until wilted.
Add the Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the pasta sit for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3575 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.3 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.7 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 482 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 6857 mg | 298% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.4 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 142.5 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 3017 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
