Description

Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Cheesy Italian Sausage and Spinach is a flavorful pasta dinner made in one skillet. This easy garlic butter pasta features Italian sausage, melty cheese, and fresh spinach for the perfect cozy meal. Ideal for weeknight comfort or a casual dinner party.

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti

1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)

4 garlic cloves, minced

4 tablespoons butter

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups fresh spinach

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Lower heat and add butter to the same skillet. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

4. Return sausage to skillet. Add drained spaghetti and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.

5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and well-coated.

6. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

7. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve hot with extra cheese if desired.

Notes

This recipe serves 4 generously.

If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture first.

Reserve extra pasta water to adjust consistency after cheese is added.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Calories: 670
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 95mg