Description

This Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Cheesy Italian Sausage and Spinach recipe is a quick and comforting pasta dinner packed with savory flavor, melted cheese, and fresh spinach. A perfect weeknight meal with garlic butter sauce and Italian sausage, this dish is creamy, hearty, and made in under 30 minutes. Ideal for fans of garlic pasta, sausage pasta, and easy skillet meals.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti

1 lb Italian sausage (cheesy or mild spicy)

4 cups fresh spinach

4 garlic cloves, minced

4 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Remove casing from sausage if needed and crumble it into the pan. Cook for 7-9 minutes until browned and cooked through.

3. Push sausage to one side of the skillet. Add butter and garlic to the empty side and let it sizzle for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Mix everything together.

4. Add fresh spinach to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.

5. Add cooked spaghetti and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to coat everything evenly.

6. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Use spicy Italian sausage for a bolder kick.

Don’t overcook the pasta so it holds texture when tossed with sauce.

Add more Parmesan or pasta water if it feels dry during mixing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 620
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 840mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg