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Creamy Chicken Sausage Pasta with Spinach

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Creamy chicken sausage pasta with spinach is a delightful dish that combines savory chicken sausage with fresh vegetables and a rich, creamy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, ensuring everyone at the table will be satisfied. The vibrant flavors of cherry tomatoes and spinach blend beautifully with the creamy sauce and tender pasta, making each bite a delicious experience. Plus, it only takes about 40 minutes from start to finish, allowing you to serve up a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups fresh Baby Spinach
  • 2 wedges fresh Lemon
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
  • Kosher Salt & freshly cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Medium Shells (dried pasta)
  • 8 oz. fresh chicken sausage
  • 1/2 tsp. Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Half & Half
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Reserved Pasta Water

Instructions

  1. Quarter cherry tomatoes, chop red bell pepper and onion.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, salt, and crushed red pepper; cook until softened (7-8 minutes).
  3. Boil salted water; add medium shells and cook until al dente.
  4. Incorporate chicken sausage and minced garlic into the skillet; cook while breaking apart sausage.
  5. Stir in Half & Half and sugar until mostly absorbed.
  6. Fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
  7. Drain pasta, reserving some water; mix pasta with sauce and adjust consistency with reserved water if needed.
  8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season to taste.

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