Creamy Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Turkey Sausage Pasta
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring turkey sausage, sun dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a velvety sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2.5 cups Half and Half
- 0.25 cup Cream Cheese Softened
- 0.5-1 cup Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth Or chicken broth
- 0.33 cup Asiago Cheese Freshly grated
- 0.33 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 pound Turkey Sausage
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Reserved from sun dried tomatoes jar
- 1 8-ounce jar Sun Dried Tomatoes In olive oil, drained and sliced
- 0.5 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 cups Baby Spinach
- 12 ounces Penne Pasta Or pasta of choice
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just al dente, according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Set aside.
- 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved oil from the sun dried tomato jar over medium heat in a large skillet. Add turkey sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until well browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- 3. Return the skillet to the stove and melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbling.
- 4. Gradually pour in the half and half while whisking, then add the softened cream cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy. Slowly add 1/2 cup broth. If the sauce seems too thick, add more broth to reach your desired consistency.
- 5. Stir in the Asiago and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Add the garlic and sun dried tomatoes to the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Toss in the baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
- 7. Add the browned turkey sausage back to the skillet. Toss everything to combine. Add cooked pasta and stir well to coat in sauce. If you need to loosen the sauce, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- 8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and a few additional sun dried tomatoes if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or broth.