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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan White Bean Pasta Easy Sausage Dinner Recipe

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A creamy, hearty one-pan pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, white beans, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes simmered in a luscious sauce. Perfect for quick, comforting dinners with layers of flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) canned white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 8 oz uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove sausage from casings and crumble into the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes until no pink remains, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil, then add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring often.
  3. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and drained white beans. Cook for 2 minutes to let flavors mingle.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in uncooked pasta, ensuring it is mostly submerged. Cover with lid and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and sauce is creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
  7. Serve immediately, optionally with a green salad or crusty bread.

Notes

If sauce thickens too much before pasta is cooked, add a splash more broth or water. Stir pasta gently every 5 minutes to prevent sticking and breaking. Use tubular pasta like penne or rigatoni for best results. Can substitute sausage with chicken, turkey, or plant-based options. For vegetarian version, omit sausage and add extra beans or mushrooms. Avoid freezing due to cream and spinach texture changes.

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Keywords: one-pan pasta, creamy pasta, Tuscan pasta, sausage pasta, white beans, spinach, easy dinner, quick pasta recipe

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