Italian Sausage and Spinach Alfredo
Savory Italian sausage is combined with tender spinach and cheesy alfredo sauce for a comforting and hearty weeknight dinner that can be made in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
- 1 lb. Ground Italian sausage sweet
- 16 ounces Penne pasta box
- 16 ounces Alfredo sauce jar
- 5 ounces Spinach chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Start by boiling your penne according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cook your Italian sausage over medium heat until it's fully browned.
Drain any excess grease, then add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
Mix in the Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the cooked penne until evenly coated.
Toss in the shredded parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Variations:
- Switch out the veggies and add peas, mushrooms, broccoli, or onions instead.
- Try this recipe with grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or smoked sausage instead of Italian sausage.
- Use homemade Alfredo sauce instead of the jar of Alfredo sauce.
- Add more Parmesan cheese or try adding some mozzarella.
Storage and Leftovers:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Keyword Alfredo, Italian Sausage, Spinach