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    Home » Mains » Tuscan Sausage Pasta

    Tuscan Sausage Pasta

    Published January 5, 2019 / Updated March 21, 2021 / 238 Comments

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    This creamy Tuscan sausage pasta is a super easy and incredibly comforting and flavorful weeknight dinner recipe!

    close-up of creamy Tuscan sausage pasta with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, basil, lemon, and Italian sausage in a white bowl

    Oh man... I really liked this creamy sausage pasta recipe. I kept sneaking bites of the sauce before the pasta was cooked. I'm so bad at doing that. And I always forget to put the water on for the pasta. Sometimes until the sauce is entirely finished. I'll never learn...

    I have a few "Tuscan" (basically the sun-dried tomato + spinach combo and usually some basil and cream and plenty of garlic) recipes on here including my Tuscan chicken pasta, creamy Tuscan chicken breasts, Tuscan salmon, creamy Tuscan ravioli, and Tuscan shrimp. They're all variations of the same popular recipe. I just can't get enough of these flavors.

    I had some Italian sausage in the fridge that needed using up, so this is where the idea for this recipe came from. Just adding another winner to the Tuscan collection. 😛

    white bowl with easy Tuscan sausage pasta with a creamy sauce and grated parmesan

    Recipe notes & tips:

    • I used 3 sausages out of a 5-pack of Johnsonville Mild Italian sausages... you can add a bit more or less and it won't make or break the recipe.
    • I used mild Italian sausage, but if you prefer some heat, try hot Italian or add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some red pepper flakes to this dish.
    • The Dijon mustard doesn't make the sauce taste "mustardy". It just adds more depth to the overall flavor. It's a trick I use in many cream sauces.
    • I used fettuccine in this spinach sausage pasta recipe, but you can use any pasta you have on-hand. I tend to always prefer the "noodles" over the shapes, but to each their own. Want to try making your own pasta to make this dish extra special? My friend Krissy has a homemade pasta recipe for that. 🙂
    • I've made this without basil before, but I do recommend adding it if you can.
    close- up of Italian sausage, spinach, sun-dried tomato cream sauce
    So creamy.

    Love sausage with pasta? Try these recipes:

    • One Pan Tortellini with Sausage
    • Easy Sausage Rigatoni 
    • Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

    white bowl of creamy spinach sausage pasta in a Tuscan cream sauce

    Will you make this Tuscan sausage pasta? Do you love the sun-dried tomatoes/spinach combo as much as I do? Let me know in the comments below! Made this recipe? I'd love if wrote me a review and/or shared this recipe with a friend.

    This creamy Tuscan sausage pasta is loaded with the good stuff like garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, basil, lemon, and Italian sausage. The sauce is amazing and you'll want seconds!

    Tuscan Sausage Pasta

    This creamy Tuscan sausage pasta is a super easy and incredibly comforting and flavorful weeknight dinner recipe!
    4.99 from 77 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian American
    Servings 4
    Calories 711 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 8 ounces uncooked pasta (I used fettuccine) 
    • 10.6 ounces Italian sausages crumbled
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
    • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon flour
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
    • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
    • 1.5 cups baby spinach (loosely packed)
    • Small handful fresh basil chopped finely
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Boil a salted pot of water and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
    • Take the sausages out of their casings and crumble the meat into a skillet. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's nicely browned on the outside.
    • Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside. If there's a lot of fat, discard most of it. 
    • Add the garlic, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, flour, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir until well combined (be sure to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan) and let it bubble for a minute or two.
    • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cream to the pan. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes. 
    • Add the sausage back into the pan. Cook for another few minutes until the sauce has thickened up a bit. 
    • Stir in the basil and spinach. Let it cook for a minute or so until it wilts. Give the sauce a taste and season with extra salt & pepper if needed. 
    • Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Serve immediately with some freshly grated parmesan if desired. 

    Notes

    • I used the julienned sun-dried tomatoes that are packed in oil and drained the oil prior to adding them to the pan.
    • I used 3 sausages from a 5-pack of Johnsonville mild Italian sausages. Anything in the ballpark weight-wise will work. 
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
       

    Nutrition

    Calories: 711kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 22gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 725mgPotassium: 710mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2079IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword creamy sausage pasta, creamy Tuscan sausage pasta, spinach sausage pasta
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. brent kinsfather says

      April 7, 2021 at 5:43 PM

      5 stars
      A NEW #1 favorite!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 7, 2021 at 5:49 PM

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. Amanda says

      April 6, 2021 at 10:48 AM

      This looks delicious and I've just read some of the comments that rave about it so can't wait to try... could you please let me know what is best to subsitute the cream as I can't have dairy? Thank you

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 6, 2021 at 10:52 AM

        Hi Amanda! Unfortunately, I haven't found anything that can be swapped for cream that truly has the same taste/texture/properties. Some people use coconut milk in my recipes with success, but it won't have the same taste or texture. Other readers recommend alternatives like Silk brand dairy-free whipping cream, but I have not tested it myself.

        Reply
        • Amanda says

          April 6, 2021 at 11:22 AM

          okay thanks, I'm UK based so don't know what Silk is, may give a go with Coconut cream, thanks

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            April 6, 2021 at 11:29 AM

            I am not familiar with brands over there, but it might be worth checking to see if you can find a dairy-free cream and experimenting with it. I believe that "double cream" is what the equivalent to heavy cream would be in the UK. So maybe there's a dairy-free sub? In any case, let me know how it goes!

            Reply
    3. Larissa M. says

      April 5, 2021 at 2:45 PM

      This pasta is unreal. 10/10!! I doubled the sauce as lots of people recommended. A new family favourite!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 5, 2021 at 9:44 PM

        Thrilled you liked it! Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Christina says

      April 2, 2021 at 7:35 PM

      5 stars
      Made this tonight exactly as written, but doubled our for our family of four big pasta fans. An absolute hit! Next time I might reserve some pasta water to stir back in at the end, but it was fantastic regardless.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 2, 2021 at 7:37 PM

        Awesome!! I'm so glad you liked it.

        Reply
    5. Danae says

      March 31, 2021 at 5:18 PM

      5 stars
      Really delicious! I used mushrooms instead of sun dried tomatoes because it was what I had on hand. Also substituted beef broth instead of chicken. The whole family loved it - even the toddlers 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 31, 2021 at 7:48 PM

        Wonderful!! That's great to hear. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Dawn Bading says

      March 30, 2021 at 6:37 PM

      5 stars
      I loved this dish. I used bucatini pasta and it was a hit in my house!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 31, 2021 at 9:14 AM

        Fantastic!! Bucatini is one of my favs. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Nancy Bickner says

      March 27, 2021 at 9:29 AM

      5 stars
      We use turkey Italian sausage and this dish turns out superb! One of my family's favorites.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 27, 2021 at 11:11 AM

        Wonderful! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Roxane says

      March 23, 2021 at 11:37 AM

      Can you use no sodium chicken broth?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 23, 2021 at 12:19 PM

        Sure! Salt is a personal preference thing, and Italian sausages generally contain a fair bit, so it'll be just fine. If you find the flavor is lacking, just add a little salt after taste testing. 🙂

        Reply
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