creamy spinach and andouille pasta

andouille sausage, wilted spinach, and cream. simple, quick, and pairs perfectly with sweet potato fries.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
pastasausagequickcomfort-food

ingredients

  • Pasta (your choice of shape)
  • Andouille sausage, sliced
  • Fresh spinach
  • Heavy cream (about 1 cup, adjust to preference)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: garlic, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese

instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Prepare pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.

  2. Brown the sausage: While pasta cooks, slice andouille sausage and sauté in a large pan over medium-high heat until browned and crispy on the edges.

  3. Wilt the spinach: Add fresh spinach to the pan with the sausage and cook until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).

  4. Add the cream: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes.

  5. Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together. If it’s too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it up.

  6. Season: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

notes

  • Sauté minced garlic with the sausage for extra flavor
  • Add red pepper flakes for heat
  • Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pairs well with sweet potato fries on the side!